jeudi
/ʒø.di/
jeudi is the French word for Thursday.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that something happens on Thursdays or every Thursday, add the definite article to the beginning of the word to form le jeudi. If you want to refer specifically to the upcoming Thursday, use ce jeudi instead.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of jeudi is /ʒø.di/ and it consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- While English speakers might say 'this Thursday', a French speaker might say ce jeudi to refer to the upcoming day, but the word jeudi itself is never capitalized in French unless it starts a sentence.
- French speakers use the word jeudi as a basis for the expression jeudi gras, which refers to the Thursday before Ash Wednesday during Carnival season.
- In France, the traditional day for the 'big' weekly market in many small villages is often jeudi. This makes it a central social and economic hub for rural communities.
Examples in context
- Madame Dupont has scheduled a meeting for jeudi .Mrs. Dupont has scheduled a meeting for Thursday.
- On se voit jeudi , d'accord?Let's meet on Thursday, okay?
- Plus qu'un jour avant jeudredi !Only one more day until "jeudriday"!
- On se voit jeudi ?Shall we see each other on Thursday?
- Le rendez-vous est ce jeudi.The appointment is this Thursday.
- Je travaille jeudi prochain.I am working next Thursday.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are planning a lunch date.
- GabrielTu es libre jeudi ?Are you free on Thursday?
- EmmaOui, je suis libre ce jeudi.Yes, I am free this Thursday.
- GabrielOn déjeune ensemble ?Shall we have lunch together?
- EmmaC'est une excellente idée !That is an excellent idea!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry jeudi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
