bon mardi
The English phrase "happy Tuesday" is translated into French as bon mardi.
bon mardi is a friendly greeting used to wish someone a pleasant Tuesday. While it is grammatically correct, it is more common in French to wish someone a good day (bonne journée) rather than wishing them a specific day of the week.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective bon (good) and the noun mardi (Tuesday).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because mardi is a masculine noun, the adjective bon remains in its masculine form.
Did you know?
- While bon mardi is rare, the word mardi is central to Mardi Gras, meaning 'Fat Tuesday'. This phrase describes the final day of celebration before the fasting period of Lent begins.
- Unlike English, where 'Tuesday' is just a name, the French mardi is part of a system where almost every day of the week is named after a celestial body or a Roman deity.
- The name for Tuesday, mardi, is actually a tribute to the Roman god of war, Mars. It comes from the Latin Mārtis diēs, which translates to 'day of Mars'.
Examples in context
- Joyeux mardi, Claire! Passe une journée remplie de bonheur!Happy Tuesday, Claire! Have a day filled with happiness!
- Bon mardi à tous !Happy Tuesday to everyone!
- Je te souhaite un bon mardi.I wish you a happy Tuesday.
- Bon mardi, tout le monde !Happy Tuesday, everybody!
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma meet at the office coffee machine.
- GabrielSalut Emma, bon mardi !Hi Emma, happy Tuesday!
- EmmaMerci Gabriel, à toi aussi !Thanks Gabriel, you too!
- GabrielTu as passé un bon week-end ?Did you have a good weekend?
- EmmaOui, c'était super.Yes, it was great.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bon, mardi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
