How to Say "May" in French - How To Say Guide

mai

/mɛ/

In French, the English word 'may' is translated as mai.

mai refers to the fifth month of the Gregorian calendar. To specifically refer to the month of May, you can use the phrase le mois de mai.

Meaning: have permission to (verb)

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The term mai is central to the historical memory of France because of Mai 68, a period of civil unrest and student protests in 1968 that fundamentally changed French society.
The French phrase en mai, fais ce qu'il te plaît translates to 'in May, do whatever you please'. It reflects the belief that the pleasant weather of mai makes any behavior acceptable.
The French word for the month mai is a direct descendant of the Latin word Maius, which was named after the goddess Maia.

Nous sommes en mai.
It's May.
This sentence shows how to use mai to state the current month.
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Je viendrai le 23 mai.
I'll come on May 23rd.
This sentence shows how to use mai when specifying a date.
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C'est-à-dire le 10 mai.
That is to say, on May 10th.
This sentence shows how to use mai when clarifying a specific date.
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En mai, nous célébrons la nature qui s'éveille.
In May, we celebrate nature coming to life.
Le mois de mai est réputé pour ses nombreuses fleurs.
The month of May is renowned for its many flowers.
Le mois de mai est souvent très agréable en France.
The month of May is often very pleasant in France.
Le mois de mai est propice aux promenades en plein air.
The month of May is conducive to outdoor walks.
En mai, il fait souvent beau.
In May, the weather is often nice.
Mai est mon mois préféré de l'année.
May is my favorite month of the year.
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