à demain
/a d(ə).mɛ̃/
In French, the phrase for "see you tomorrow" is à demain.
While à demain is a common way to express this, you might also hear the informal On se voit demain! (we'll see each other tomorrow).
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition à (to/at) and demain (tomorrow), literally meaning "to tomorrow".
Which one should you use?
If you are not certain that you will see the person tomorrow, you should use à plus tard (see you later) instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase functions as a complete elliptical expression where the verb "to see" is implied. Note that the French translation for the specific phrase "I see" is je vois, which is a different construction.
How do you pronounce it?
/a d(ə).mɛ̃/
Did you know?
- The word demain shares an ancient root with the Proto-Indo-European word for 'ripening' or 'maturing'. This suggests a prehistoric connection between the passage of time and the growth of plants.
- If you are texting a friend, you might see the abbreviation A+ which stands for à plus, though this is usually used for 'see you later' rather than 'see you tomorrow'.
- In very informal settings, French speakers often shorten à demain by dropping the 'à' and simply saying demain!, often accompanied by a wave.
Examples in context
- À demain matin !See you tomorrow morning!This shows how to add a specific time of day to the phrase using à demain.Tatoeba #3487278 by sacredceltic, translation #3527235 by adamtrousers
- À demain au bureau.See you tomorrow in the office.This shows how to specify a location for the meeting using à demain.Tatoeba #333860 by sysko, translation #323399 by AlanF_US
- À demain, à l'école.See you tomorrow at school.Tatoeba #15717 by nimfeo, translation #323402 by CK
- On se voit demain! Merci pour la soirée, à la prochaine!We'll see each other tomorrow! Thanks for the evening, until next time!
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are leaving a coffee shop in the afternoon.
- NathanSalut Emma, à demain !Bye Emma, see you tomorrow!
- EmmaOui, à demain Nathan.Yes, see you tomorrow Nathan.
- NathanBonne soirée !Have a good evening!
- EmmaMerci, toi aussi.Thanks, you too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “see you tomorrow” translations and entries à demain, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries demain, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
