dimanche

Sunday

noun dee-MAHNSH Less Common

Usage Note

Dimanche comes from Latin dies dominica, meaning 'day of the Lord', reflecting its religious origin as the Christian sabbath. In France, Sunday is still widely associated with family meals and rest; many shops close on Sundays, though laws have been gradually relaxed. Le dimanche (with the article) means 'on Sundays' as a habit.

Examples

"On se retrouve dimanche matin."

Natural Translation

We meet up Sunday morning.

Literal Translation

One oneself finds-again Sunday morning

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