lundi prochain
The phrase "next Monday" in French is lundi prochain.
Use lundi prochain to refer to the Monday that follows the current date.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun lundi (Monday) followed by the adjective prochain (next).
Which one should you use?
While the English phrase uses "next" before the noun, the French form lundi prochain places the adjective after the noun. For more formal contexts, such as specifying "the following Monday," you may use le lundi suivant.
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, the adjective prochain follows the noun it modifies, which is the opposite of the English word order.
Did you know?
- In French, the word lundi is a masculine noun and is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.
- Because lundi is derived from the Latin Lūnae diēs, the word for Monday literally means 'day of the moon'.
- If you are currently in a week and say lundi prochain, some French speakers might interpret it as the Monday of the following week, whereas others might think of the very next Monday to occur.
Examples in context
- Que fais-tu lundi prochain ?What are you doing next Monday?This sentence is useful for asking about plans for lundi prochain.Tatoeba #8703680 by Julien_PDC, translation #2667348 by meerkat
- Je vais faire ça lundi prochain.I'm going to do that next Monday.This sentence is useful for stating an intention to perform an action lundi prochain.Tatoeba #7089187 by Aiji, translation #6663157 by CK
- Nous vous verrons lundi prochain.We'll see you next Monday.This sentence is useful for expressing a plan to see someone lundi prochain.Tatoeba #8377767 by Aiji, translation #5784151 by CK
- La réunion aura lieu lundi prochain .The meeting will take place next Monday.
- Je vous reverrai lundi prochain .I will see you next Monday.
- Seriez-vous disponible lundi prochain ?Would you be available next Monday?
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Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are discussing their schedule for the upcoming week.
- LéaOn se voit lundi prochain ?Are we seeing each other next Monday?
- LucasOui, c'est parfait pour moi.Yes, that is perfect for me.
- LéaTu es libre à quelle heure ?What time are you free?
- LucasJe suis libre toute la journée.I am free all day.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lundi, prochain, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
