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juin

June

noun ZHWAHN Less Common

Origin: Latin Junius (month of Juno)

Usage Note

Juin is one of the months that is not capitalized in French, unlike in English. It is used without an article in most contexts: en juin (in June). The phrase le mois de juin adds emphasis. D-Day (6 June 1944) is often referenced as le 6 juin in French historical discourse.

Examples

"Les vacances commencent en juin."

Natural Translation

The holidays start in June.

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