Friday, May 1, 2020

Learn French 23: Le Week-end

Learning a new language is like going on a vacation when you look forward to a change. Gear up to change the way you think in a new language.

Le Weekend



The word Week-end has been borrowed from English.
It is used extensively in French. 
It means the Saturday and Sunday.
In some countries, Friday and Saturday is the Week-end.
However the general idea is the same.
Two day break after a five-day working week.



Je fais des courses ce week-end.
I buy my groceries this week-end.

Le week-end prochain, je vais voyager.
The next week-end, I am going to travel.

Le samedi, je fais le menage  et le dimanche, je me repose.
Saturday, I do the household chores and on Sunday, I relax.


Culture tip:

The term Week-end had been adopted by several countries, and it has a universal meaning. France having a diverse geography, gives the French many a place to explore during the week-end. The French usually take short trips over the week-end to catch up with family and friends. La RandonnĂ©e  (trekking or long walks) is one of the preferred activities of the French. Traditionally almost everything was closed on Sunday. But with changing lifestyles, many businesses are open.


1 comment:

  1. Srishti, it has been great fun, learning and refreshing some French lessons with you in the series. I am glad and honored to have known you for some time now over the two blog challenges. I look forward to our continued interaction and to keeping in touch. Thank you for all the support! Best wishes!

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