jours de congé
The English phrase "days off" is translated into French as jours de congé.
jours de congé refers to specific days when a person does not have to go to work. If you want to describe the state of being on leave or being away from work, you should use the phrase être en congé.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase jours de congé literally translates to "days of leave" or "days of vacation".
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single day off, use the singular form jour de congé. In the common plural construction jours de congé, the word jours is pluralized to indicate multiple days, while congé remains singular.
Did you know?
- In a formal or old-fashioned context, saying donner congé to someone does not mean giving them a day off, but actually means firing them or terminating a contract.
- While 'days off' is a common expression in English, in France, you might hear people use the term RTT (Réduction du Temps de Travail) to refer to specific extra days off earned through working more than the standard weekly hours.
- In France, the concept of congés payés (paid leave) was a revolutionary legal change established in 1936, giving workers their first right to paid vacation.
Examples in context
- Je prends deux jours de congé.I'm taking a couple of days off.This sentence shows how to say you are taking a couple of days off using jours de congé.Tatoeba #544197 by sacredceltic, translation #258941 by CK
- Prenez quelques jours de congé.Take a few days off.This sentence is an imperative way to tell someone to take a few days off using jours de congé.Tatoeba #6468781 by Aiji, translation #3635959 by CK
- Je prends quelques jours de congé.I am taking a couple of days off.This sentence demonstrates taking a couple of days off using jours de congé.Tatoeba #1300836 by sacredceltic, translation #252512 by CK
- Je suis en train de planifier mes jours de repos pour le mois prochain.I'm currently planning my days off for next month.
- Il m'a été accordé deux semaines de vacances cet été.I have been granted two weeks of vacation this summer.
- J'ai besoin de prendre des congés pour assister à un mariage.I need to take leave to attend a wedding.
- Je suis épuisé(e), j'ai vraiment besoin de quelques jours de repos.I am exhausted, I really need a few days off.
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Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are talking about their upcoming weekend plans.
- LéaTu as des jours de congé cette semaine ?Do you have any days off this week?
- LucasOui, j'ai deux jours de congé vendredi et samedi.Yes, I have two days off on Friday and Saturday.
- LéaC'est super, profite bien de tes jours de congé !That's great, enjoy your days off!
- LucasMerci, j'en ai vraiment besoin.Thanks, I really need them.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
