GENERAL INFO

Matin is a masculine noun meaning "morning." It refers to the part of the day from sunrise until noon.

USAGE

It's commonly used with definite articles or demonstratives: "le matin" (in the morning), "ce matin" (this morning). You can also say "demain matin" (tomorrow morning) or "de bon matin" (early in the morning).

TRAPS

Do not confuse matin (the period of the day) with *la matinée* (the duration of the morning, or a specific morning event/performance, like "a matinee show").