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Master French Days & Months: Take the Quiz!

Ready to master days of the week and months in French? Let's begin!

Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
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Use this quiz to practice French days and months and see what you can recall, from lundi to décembre. You'll spot gaps fast and build confident memory for class or travel. Want more? Try our short follow-up quiz for extra practice.

What is the French word for "Monday"?
Mercredi
Mardi
Lundi
Dimanche
Lundi is the French term for Monday, deriving from Latin dies Lunae, the day of the moon. In France and many Francophone countries, the week traditionally begins on lundi. It appears as the first day in most French calendars.
Translate "July" into French.
Août
Juin
Mai
Juillet
Juillet is the French word for July and is named after Julius Caesar, like in English. It follows juin (June) and precedes août (August) on the French calendar. The pronunciation is [??ij?].
What is the French word for "Wednesday"?
Mercredi
Mardi
Jeudi
Vendredi
Mercredi is French for Wednesday. The word comes from Latin dies Mercurii, meaning "day of Mercury." In French calendars it appears in the middle of the workweek.
Which of these is NOT a French month?
Avril
Abril
Mai
Mars
Abril is Spanish for April and is not used in French. The correct French months include avril, mai, and mars among the twelve standard names. French month names are all lowercased in writing.
How do you say "Sunday" in French?
Lundi
Dimanche
Jeudi
Samedi
Dimanche is the French word for Sunday, originating from Latin dies Dominicus, meaning "the Lord's Day." It is the final day of the week in France.
What is the French word for "February"?
Avril
Mars
Février
Janvier
Février is the French term for February and features an accent aigu on the first e. It follows janvier and precedes mars in the calendar.
Which French word means "Thursday"?
Jeud
Juedi
Jeudi
Jeue
Jeudi is French for Thursday and is derived from Latin dies Iovis, the day of Jupiter. It sits between mercredi and vendredi in the French week.
In the French calendar, the week traditionally starts on which day?
Vendredi
Dimanche
Samedi
Lundi
In France, the week customarily begins on lundi (Monday), following the ISO 8601 standard. Sunday (dimanche) is considered the seventh day. Many French calendars list lundi first.
What is the French word for the month of August?
Aut
Aout
Août
Avril
Août is the French name for August and includes a circumflex accent on the "u." Historically it was spelled "aoust" before the accent replaced the "s."
How do you spell "September" in French?
Septamber
Setembre
Septembres
Septembre
Septembre is spelled with an "e" after the "t" and matches the English form except for French pronunciation. It is the ninth month in both calendars.
What is the common abbreviation for "Mardi" in French calendars?
Me.
Lun.
Mar.
Mer.
Mar. is the standard French abbreviation for mardi (Tuesday). Mer. denotes mercredi, and Lun. is for lundi. Abbreviations usually take the first three letters followed by a period.
Which day of the week is "Vendredi" in English?
Friday
Saturday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Vendredi is the French word for Friday, named after the planet Venus (Latin dies Veneris). It follows jeudi and precedes samedi in the week.
How do you write "December" in French?
Décembre
Decembre
Decembree
Dicembre
Décembre is spelled with an accent aigu on the first "e". It is the twelfth month of the year in both French and English calendars. The accent distinguishes it from English.
What is the French word for "Saturday"?
Samedi
Samidi
Sentor
Samddi
Samedi is the French term for Saturday and comes from Latin dies Saturni, the day of Saturn. It appears after vendredi on the French calendar.
Which month comes immediately after "mars" in the French calendar?
Mai
Juin
Avril
Février
Avril follows mars (March) in the French calendar, as in English. The name also originates from Latin aperire, to open, referencing spring. It is the fourth month of the year.
What is the numeric position of "septembre" in the French calendar?
7
9
10
8
Septembre is the ninth month of the year in both French and English calendars. Its name comes from Latin septem, meaning seven, because it was the seventh month in the old Roman calendar.
Which planet gives its name to the French day "mercredi"?
Saturn
Venus
Jupiter
Mercury
Mercredi corresponds to Mercury, deriving from Latin dies Mercurii. French days are tied to Roman deities and their planets. It is the third day of the week.
Which French month has the shortest name?
Juin
Août
Mai
Mars
Mai is the shortest month name in French with three letters. It follows avril and precedes juin in the calendar. No other French month has fewer than four letters.
Which French day name is derived from the Latin "dies Veneris"?
Vendredi
Dimanche
Lundi
Jeudi
Vendredi comes from Latin dies Veneris, meaning "day of Venus." It is the fifth day of the week in French. The naming convention follows Roman planetary deities.
Which French day of the week does NOT originate from a Roman deity?
Mardi
Vendredi
Jeudi
Dimanche
Dimanche is derived from Latin dies Dominicus, meaning "the Lord's Day," and is the only French weekday not named after a Roman god or planet. All other days reference ancient deities.
In French, the names of months and days are capitalized like in English.
False
True
Unlike English, French does not capitalize the names of months or days of the week. They are written in lowercase unless they begin a sentence. This is a standard orthographic rule.
Which letter in the French month "août" is silent?
t
o
û
a
In août, the final "t" is silent, while the circumflex on the "u" indicates a historical "s" that was removed. The pronunciation is [u].
Which is the correct way to say "in January" in French?
En janvier
Dans janvier
Au janvier
À janvier
French uses the preposition "en" before month names (en janvier, en février). "Au janvier" is incorrect. You can also say "au mois de janvier," but the simpler form is "en janvier."
The circumflex in "août" indicates the omission of which letter from its earlier spelling?
o
u
s
t
Historically, août was spelled "aoust." The circumflex replaced the omitted "s." Many French words with a circumflex mark indicate a lost letter.
In French date notation, 05/07/2024 refers to which date in English format?
July 5, 2024
5 July 2024
7 May 2024
May 7, 2024
French use day/month/year format, so 05/07/2024 is the fifth of July, 2024. In British English this is written 5 July 2024. American English would write July 5, but the quiz answer matches the British form.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Recognize French Days of the Week -

    Ability to identify and recall each day's name - from lundi to dimanche - by sight and sound.

  2. Recall French Months of the Year -

    Capability to list and remember all twelve months in French, such as janvier, février and beyond.

  3. Spell Key Calendar Vocabulary -

    Skill to accurately spell both days and months in French, minimizing common errors.

  4. Differentiate Similar Terms -

    Understanding of subtle distinctions between days and months to avoid confusion in conversation and writing.

  5. Apply Calendar Terms in Context -

    Competence to use French days and months correctly within everyday phrases and sentences.

  6. Assess Mastery Through Quiz Challenges -

    Opportunity to evaluate your proficiency and track progress with engaging questions on French calendar vocabulary.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Understanding Articles and Gender -

    In French, every day and month is masculine, so you always precede them with "le" (e.g., "le lundi") or "le mois de" (e.g., "le mois de janvier"). Recognizing this rule from reputable sources like the University of Cambridge solidifies your foundation in french days of the week and months. Try practicing full-date phrases such as "Le mercredi 1er mai."

  2. Mastering Pronunciation and Liaison Patterns -

    Watch for silent letters: the "s" in mois is silent ([mwa]), and days like "jeudi" link smoothly in speech (liaison: [ʒø.di]). The Université de Montréal's phonetics guides recommend shadowing audio from news outlets to perfect flow. Consistent listening helps internalize natural pronunciation of days of the week in French and months of the year in French.

  3. Mnemonic Devices for Day Names -

    Create vivid mental images: imagine the "lune" (lundi), a "martienne" (mardi), the sea for "mercredi," a jester for "jeudi," and "vendredi" as a vendor selling treats on Friday. This playful mnemonic taps into visual memory and is endorsed by memory research from the Journal of Experimental Psychology. Use it to ace any quiz on french days of week and months!

  4. Mapping Months to Seasons -

    Group months by French seasons - hiver (décembre à février), printemps (mars à mai), été (juin à août), automne (septembre à novembre) - to build contextual memory. The official Académie Française references seasonal groupings in cultural contexts, helping you recall months of the year in French more easily. Try labeling each month with its season on a poster for quick visual review.

  5. Immersive Practice with Authentic Resources -

    Leverage free quizzes and audio drills on sites like TV5Monde and RFI Savoirs to reinforce both days of the week and months in French. These platforms use real-life dialogues and calendar references, mirroring academic exercises from major universities. Regular immersion sessions - 5 minutes daily - will boost your recall and confidence rapidly.

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