tous les lundis
The English phrase 'every Monday' is translated into French as tous les lundis.
This phrase is used to describe an event or occurrence that happens on every single Monday.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'all the Mondays'.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can also use the singular form chaque lundi to mean 'each Monday'. When using the phrase tous les lundis, the noun lundi must be in its plural form lundis to match the plural determiner tous les, which reflects the recurring nature of the event.
Did you know?
- In French, days of the week like lundi are not capitalized unless they start a sentence. Writing 'Monday' as Lundi in the middle of a sentence is a common mistake for English speakers.
- The word lundi is named after the 'moon', originating from the Latin 'dies Lunae'.
- While tous les lundis means 'every Monday', if you want to say 'on Mondays' in a general sense, you simply say le lundi. Using the singular article can express a habitual action.
Examples in context
- J'y viens tous les lundis.I come here every Monday.This sentence shows how to use tous les lundis to describe a personal habit.Tatoeba #1842821 by sacredceltic, translation #1841698 by CK
- Le zoo est fermé tous les lundis.The zoo is closed every Monday.This sentence illustrates how to use tous les lundis to describe a recurring business state.Tatoeba #7352991 by Aiji, translation #3737130 by CK
- Nous faisons ceci tous les lundis.We do this every Monday.This sentence demonstrates using tous les lundis to describe a repeated group action.Tatoeba #6283919 by Aiji, translation #4889760 by CK
- Je travaille au bureau tous les lundis .I work at the office every Monday.
- Nous avons une réunion obligatoire chaque lundi .We have a mandatory meeting every Monday.
- On se retrouve pour une partie de foot chaque lundi .We meet up for a soccer game every Monday.
- Mes amis viennent dîner chez moi tous les lundis .My friends come over for dinner at my place every Monday.
- J'apprécie mon café chaque lundi matin .I enjoy my coffee every Monday morning.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are talking about their weekly schedules.
- LucasTu fais du sport quand, Manon ?When do you exercise, Manon?
- ManonJe vais à la piscine tous les lundis.I go to the pool every Monday.
- LucasC'est un bon rythme pour toi ?Is that a good rhythm for you?
- ManonOui, ça me permet de commencer la semaine en forme.Yes, it allows me to start the week feeling fit.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
