Mois de l'année
12th October 2023
Ever thought about the calendar? Those days and months that structure our lives? Calendars, with their captivating history, are essential tools for tracking time. They provide a glimpse into human history, culture, and our endless quest to understand and measure time—an endlessly fascinating subject.
This week in French, Year 3 children embarked on an exciting journey, exploring days and months. They enjoyed singing along to catchy songs and participating in fun classroom activities. Through these experiences, they grasped new vocabulary and eagerly discussed their preferences.
Did you know?
That the days of the week in French are not capitalised unless they are at the beginning of a sentence unlike in English.
Les Jours de la Semaine
- lundi (Monday)
- mardi (Tuesday)
- mercredi (Wednesday)
- jeudi (Thursday)
- vendredi (Friday)
- samedi (Saturday)
- dimanche (Sunday
Les Mois
The names of the months in French are also not capitalised unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence.
- janvier (January)
- février (February)
- mars (March)
- avril (April)
- mai (May)
- juin (June)
- juillet (July)
- août (August)
- septembre (September)
- octobre (October)
- novembre (November)
- décembre (December)
Do you notice anything interesting about the months? Can you tell which is which just from looking at them?
When stating the date, you can use "le" before the day. Like today’s date would be:
Vendredi, le 13 octobre 2023
Ever heard of an extra month in the calendar known as Pagumē? Some calendars, such as the Ethiopian calendar, incorporate an additional month to harmonise with the disparity between lunar and solar years..
