jour

Back to J Words

/ʒuʁ/

nounmasculineSing

day (24-hour period; a day on the calendar)

On se voit dans deux jours pour faire la fête.

We'll see each other in two days to party.

Synonyms:journée, 24 heures

nounmasculineSing

daylight; daytime (the period when there is natural light)

Il fait encore jour à 21h en été.

It's still bright at 9 PM in summer.

Synonyms:lumière, clarté, lumière du jour

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Jour means "day." It is a masculine noun.

USAGE

It's used for specific days or the concept of a day. Examples: "Bonjour" (good day/hello), "tous les jours" (every day), "quel jour sommes-nous ?" (what day is it?).

TRAPS

Jour refers to the point in time or a specific day. Don't confuse it with "journée," which signifies the *duration* or *span* of the day. "Un bon jour" (a good day) vs. "une bonne journée" (a good day's worth/a good time throughout the day).