routine matinale
The English phrase morning routine is translated into French as routine matinale.
The phrase refers to a set of activities that a person does regularly every morning, such as Prendre une douche (to take a shower), Se brosser les dents (to brush one's teeth), Se coiffer (to do one's hair) or Prendre le petit-déjeuner (to have breakfast).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun routine (routine) and the adjective matinale (relating to the morning).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canada, it is common to use the word déjeuner to refer to breakfast instead of the phrase prendre le petit-déjeuner.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because routine is a feminine noun, the adjective matinale takes the feminine form ending in -e.
Did you know?
- The term routine can have a negative connotation in French, often implying something is boring, repetitive or lacks creativity.
- The word routine actually shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'road', as it originally stems from the concept of a fixed path or route one follows.
- In France, a typical routine matinale often includes a tartine, which is a slice of baguette topped with butter and jam.
Examples in context
- Quelle est ta routine matinale ?What's your morning routine?This example shows how to ask someone what their routine matinale is.Tatoeba #13420419 by Rovo, translation #7979877 by CK
- Tu as une routine matinale ?Do you have a morning routine?This example is used to ask if someone has a routine matinale.Tatoeba #12864127 by menaud, translation #12863977 by CK
- Ma routine matinale est très courte.My morning routine is very short.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are talking about their habits at a cafe.
- EmmaGabriel, est-ce que tu as une routine matinale ?Gabriel, do you have a morning routine?
- GabrielOui, je médite un peu chaque jour.Yes, I meditate a little every day.
- EmmaC'est une excellente routine matinale.That is an excellent morning routine.
- GabrielMerci, ça m'aide beaucoup.Thanks, it helps me a lot.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries routine, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
