cette semaine
The English phrase "this week" is translated into French as cette semaine.
cette semaine is used as an adverb to refer to the current week.
Meaning: in the current week (adv)
Did you know?
- The word cette evolved from the Vulgar Latin phrase ecce ista, which literally means 'behold this'.
- In France, the first day of cette semaine is Monday, whereas in some English-speaking countries the week starts on Sunday.
- If you are discussing a deadline, saying cette semaine might be interpreted as 'by the end of this week' rather than just 'during it', depending on the verb used.
Examples in context
- Où étais-tu cette semaine ?Where were you this week?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's location during cette semaine.Tatoeba #4670752 by Rovo, translation #9199705 by sundown
- Ce sera fait cette semaine.That will be done this week.This sentence is useful for stating that an action will be completed during cette semaine.Tatoeba #7967391 by Aiji, translation #3888080 by AlanF_US
- J'étais occupé cette semaine.I was busy this week.This sentence is useful for describing one's state of being during cette semaine.Tatoeba #529814 by zmoo, translation #531177 by CM
- Nous avons un rendez-vous cette semaineWe have an appointment this week
- Veuillez envoyer le rapport d'activité avant la fin de la semaine en coursPlease send the activity report by the end of the current week
- Je pars en voyage cette semaine.I am going on a trip this week.
- Cette semaine, nous devons finir le projet.We have to finish the project this week.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are discussing their schedules at work.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu es libre cette semaine ?Are you free this week?
- GabrielNon, j'ai trop de travail.No, I have too much work.
- ChloéC'est dommage, je voulais sortir.That's a shame, I wanted to go out.
- GabrielOn peut essayer la semaine prochaine.We can try next week.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cette, semaine, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
