Join Discordjournée
day (span of time; the whole day or daytime)
J'ai passé une super journée avec mes amies au parc.
I had a great day with my friends at the park.
day dedicated to a specific activity or event (e.g., an open day, themed day)
Le lycée organise une journée portes ouvertes samedi prochain.
The high school is holding an open house day next Saturday.
Notes
GENERAL INFO
Journée is a feminine noun meaning "day," emphasizing the *duration* or *entirety* of the day, often with a focus on its content or experience.
USAGE
It's used for the full period: "Toute la journée" (all day), "une belle journée" (a beautiful day). You "passer la journée" (spend the day) or refer to "la journée de travail" (the workday).
TRAPS
Distinguish it from "jour" (masculine), which refers to the calendar day or a specific point in time (e.g., "Quel jour sommes-nous?" - What day is it?). "Quelle journée!" (What a day! - experience) vs. "un jour de la semaine" (a day of the week).