demain matin
The English phrase "tomorrow morning" is translated into French as demain matin.
demain matin is used to refer to the early part of the day following the current day.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of demain (tomorrow) and matin (morning).
Did you know?
- The word matin is named after Matuta, the Roman goddess who personified the dawn.
- The Latin root of demain, *meh₂- , is linked to the idea of ripening or maturing, suggesting the day is 'growing' into the next.
- While demain matin is literal, French speakers often use demain dès l'aube in literature to evoke the romantic image of 'tomorrow at dawn'.
Examples in context
- À demain matin !See you tomorrow morning!Tatoeba #3487278 by sacredceltic, translation #3527235 by adamtrousers
- Je viendrai demain matin.I will come tomorrow morning.Tatoeba #7883204 by Aiji, translation #5136498 by Airvian
- Je la verrai demain matin.I'll see her tomorrow morning.Tatoeba #4841356 by sicerabibax, translation #3910272 by CH
- Nous nous retrouverons demain matin pour discuter du projet.We will meet tomorrow morning to discuss the project.
- 114 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a meeting over the phone.
- GabrielOn se voit demain matin ?Are we seeing each other tomorrow morning?
- ManonOui, c'est parfait pour moi.Yes, that is perfect for me.
- GabrielTu peux venir chez moi demain matin ?Can you come to my place tomorrow morning?
- ManonD'accord, je serai là à huit heures.Okay, I will be there at eight o'clock.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries demain, matin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
