mon dernier jour
mon dernier jour is the French way to say "my last day".
This phrase is used to refer to the final day of a specific period, such as the end of a job, a trip or an event.
Did you know?
- In French, the word dernier can change meaning based on placement. While mon dernier jour is 'my last day', le jour dernier can imply 'the most recent day'.
- The word mon is likely influenced by the Gaulish word mon, a Celtic language spoken in France before the Romans arrived.
- While 'mon dernier jour' is correct for a duration, if you are referring to your final day of life, French speakers often use the phrase le dernier jour de ma vie or simply mention 'le trépas' to sound more poetic.
Examples in context
- Mon dernier jour dans cette entreprise sera le vendredi.My last day in this company will be Friday.
- Je voudrais vous informer de la date de ma dernière journée : le 15 juillet.I would like to inform you of the date of my last day: July 15th.
- Je tiens à remercier tout le monde à l'approche du jour de mon départ.I would like to thank everyone as my departure day approaches.
- C'est mon dernier jour ici. Ça me rend un peu triste de partir !It's my last day here. It makes me a little sad to leave!
- Je tenais à vous remercier tous avant ma dernière journée avec vous.I wanted to thank all of you before my last day with you.
- C'est mon dernier jour en France. Je vais beaucoup regretter ce pays.It's my last day in France. I will miss this country tremendously.
- C'est mon dernier jour au travail.It is my last day at work.
- Je prépare mon dernier jour de vacances.I am preparing for my last day of vacation.
- Demain sera mon dernier jour ici.Tomorrow will be my last day here.
Example conversation
Hugo is telling Emma that he is leaving his job.
- HugoAujourd'hui, c'est mon dernier jour dans cette entreprise.Today is my last day in this company.
- EmmaTu vas nous manquer, Hugo.We will miss you, Hugo.
- HugoMerci, Emma. Je suis un peu triste.Thank you, Emma. I am a little sad.
- EmmaBonne chance pour ton nouveau projet !Good luck with your new project!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dernier, jour, mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
