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Introduction:
Bonjour and welcome to our interactive guide to learning French! In this lesson, we’ll explore a key element of basic French vocabulary: the months of the year. By the time you’re done with this guide, you’ll not just know the twelve months in French; you’ll know how to use them as well. Let’s get started!
French Months Of The Year: Introduction
Time is probably one of the most frequently used subjects in conversation and months are a vital part of that topic. Understanding how to say the months in French will help you discuss upcoming vacations, past experiences, and future plans. Luckily, the French months aren’t significantly different from their English counterparts.
How To Say The Months In French
When it comes to the months, the French language uses the same Roman calendar that we do in English. Here is a list of the months of the year translated from English to French:
- January – Janvier
- February – Février
- March – Mars
- April – Avril
- May – Mai
- June – Juin
- July – Juillet
- August – Août
- September – Septembre
- October – Octobre
- November – Novembre
- December – Décembre
French Months Of the Year: Sentence Examples
Understanding a word’s meaning is fantastic, but knowing how to use it in a sentence is even better. Let’s look at some examples:
- Nous sommes en février. (We are in February.)
- Mon anniversaire est en mai. (My birthday is in May.)
- Je vais en vacances en septembre. (I am going on holiday in September.)
In French, as you can see from the examples above, we use “en” before the month. It is equivalent to “in” used in English.
French Seasons Of The Year
Just like months, being able to name the seasons in French is equally important. Here are the four seasons translated from English to French:
- Spring – Printemps
- Summer – Été
- Autumn/Fall – Automne
- Winter – Hiver
French Seasons Of The Year: Sentence Examples
Understanding the vocabulary is important, but let’s also learn how to incorporate these seasons into sentences:
- Le printemps est ma saison préférée. (Spring is my favorite season.)
- L’été est chaud. (The summer is hot.)
- J’aime l’automne. (I like autumn.)
- Il neige en hiver. (It snows in winter.)
When talking about the seasons, in French, the articles “le” (for masculine) or “l’” (before a vowel) are typically used rather than “en”.
Conclusion
By investing a little time in understanding the French names of the months and seasons, you have moved slightly closer to being adept at having basic conversations in French. Remember, practice makes perfect – try to use these terms in daily conversation or write them out to retain them in your memory.
Now, as we say in French, À la prochaine! (Until next time!)
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