demain soir
The phrase for "tomorrow evening" in French is demain soir.
demain soir refers to the period of time between the end of the workday and bedtime on the day after today.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of demain (tomorrow) and soir (evening).
Did you know?
- The root of demain involves the Proto-Indo-European word for 'maturing' or 'ripening', suggesting a conceptual link between time passing and things growing.
- While 'soir' refers to the evening, if you are planning an event for demain soir, it can range from a late afternoon 'apéro' to a late-night event.
- If a French speaker says à demain soir, they are not just stating the time but using a common shorthand for the phrase on se voit demain soir meaning 'see you tomorrow evening'.
Examples in context
- Je passerai demain soir.I'll come round tomorrow evening.This sentence is useful for saying you will come round using demain soir.Tatoeba #10651453 by sacredceltic, translation #1170433 by sundown
- Tom arrivera demain soir.Tom will arrive tomorrow evening.This sentence is useful for saying Tom will arrive using demain soir.Tatoeba #13628540 by calypsow, translation #3426361 by CK
- Je ferai un saut demain soir.I'll come over tomorrow evening.This sentence is useful for saying you will come over using demain soir.Tatoeba #10659840 by lbdx, translation #10654595 by CK
- La réunion aura lieu demain soir.The meeting will take place tomorrow evening.
- Nous souhaitons vous inviter à la soirée de demain.We would like to invite you to tomorrow evening's event.
- On se voit demain soir !See you tomorrow evening!
- T'as prévu quelque chose de spécial demain en soirée ?Do you have anything special planned for tomorrow evening?
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are planning a movie night.
- GabrielTu es libre demain soir ?Are you free tomorrow evening?
- EmmaOui, je n'ai rien de prévu.Yes, I have nothing planned.
- GabrielOn peut regarder un film demain soir ?Can we watch a movie tomorrow evening?
- EmmaC'est une excellente idée, Gabriel.That is an excellent idea, Gabriel.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries demain, soir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
