lundi
/lœ̃.di/
The French phrase for "on Monday" is lundi.
lundi is used to indicate that something happens or is scheduled for the day of the week called Monday.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say "on Mondays" to describe a recurring event or a habit, you add the definite article to the front: le lundi. To specify which Monday you are talking about, you can add adjectives after the word. For "next Monday", use lundi prochain and for "last Monday", use lundi dernier.
How do you pronounce it?
lundi is pronounced /lœ̃.di/. It has 2 syllables.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use the word sur to mean "on" in this context. While English speakers use the preposition "on", in French you simply use lundi alone without a preposition. For example, avoid saying sur lundi.
Did you know?
- In France, the first Monday of September is traditionally the 'rentrée', the nationwide return to school and work after the summer break.
- The name for lundi traces back to the 'day of the moon', a direct descendant of the Latin Lūnae diēs.
- Because the days of the week are not capitalized in French, you would write 'lundi' instead of 'Lundi' in a sentence.
Examples in context
- Tu vas où lundi ?Where are you going on Monday?This example shows how to ask about someone's plans for lundi.Tatoeba #4641465 by Tchernobil, translation #4638673 by hito
- On se voit lundi.I'll see you on Monday.This example is useful for stating an intention to see someone lundi.Tatoeba #7477586 by Micsmithel, translation #2546660 by CK
- J'ai vu Tom lundi.I saw Tom on Monday.This example demonstrates using lundi to describe a past event.Tatoeba #5621749 by nimfeo, translation #5412618 by CK
- La réunion aura lieu lundi matin.The meeting will take place on Monday morning.
- On se retrouve lundi soir au café?Shall we meet on Monday evening at the café?
- N'oublie pas notre sortie cinéma ce lundi !Don't forget our movie outing this Monday!
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their schedules for the upcoming week.
- ManonOn commence le projet lundi ?Are we starting the project on Monday?
- LucasOui, c'est prévu lundi matin.Yes, it is scheduled for Monday morning.
- ManonD'accord, je serai là.Okay, I will be there.
- LucasParfait, à lundi alors !Perfect, see you on Monday then!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lundi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lundi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
