chaque semaine
The English phrase "every week" is translated into French as chaque semaine.
chaque semaine is used to describe something that happens once in every seven-day period.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of chaque (each) and semaine (week).
Which one should you use?
While chaque semaine is common, toutes les semaines is a very frequent alternative that literally means "all the weeks".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word chaque is always followed by a singular noun, so you cannot say chaque semaines. Note that semaine is a feminine noun in French.
Did you know?
- The word semaine shares its DNA with the English word 'september', as both are rooted in the Latin 'septimus' meaning 'seventh'.
- In French, using chaque semaine in a sentence can sound slightly more formal or written than using toutes les semaines, which is the preferred choice in casual spoken conversation.
- While chaque semaine focuses on each individual week, the alternative toutes les semaines is often used to imply a routine or a habit that has been established over time.
Examples in context
- Je vois Tom chaque semaine.I see Tom every week.This sentence is useful for showing how to use chaque semaine to describe seeing someone.Tatoeba #9187189 by felix63, translation #11671283 by tieguy
- Elle m'écrit chaque semaine.She writes me every week.This sentence is useful for showing how to use chaque semaine to describe receiving written communication.Tatoeba #134676 by nimfeo, translation #317063 by CK
- Chaque semaine il va pêcher.Every week he goes fishing.This sentence is useful for showing how to use chaque semaine at the beginning of a sentence.Tatoeba #135268 by Micsmithel, translation #322362 by Hellerick
- Le rapport doit être remis chaque semaineThe report must be submitted every week
- Nous avons une réunion toutes les semainesWe have a meeting every week
- Nous mangeons des pâtes chaque semaineWe eat pasta every week
- Je fais du sport toutes les semainesI exercise every week
- Nous visitons nos grands-parents chaque semaineWe visit our grandparents every week
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Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are talking about their fitness routine at the gym.
- LéaTu vas à la salle chaque semaine ?Do you go to the gym every week?
- GabrielOui, j'y vais chaque semaine.Yes, I go there every week.
- LéaC'est impressionnant, Gabriel !That's impressive, Gabriel!
- GabrielMerci, je dois rester motivé.Thanks, I have to stay motivated.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chaque, semaine, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
