Le sixième juin
June sixth
Language note: For patterns, always match the ordinal ('-ième') to count in sequences.
Culture note: As the mid-point of the year approaches, June represents preparation for summer holidays.
Context: Marie plans to visit family right at the start of June.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Le
[luh]
The
A definite article used to refer to a specific noun.
Le film commence à huit heures.
The movie starts at eight o'clock.
sixième
[seezy-em]
sixth
A sequence indicator following the fifth.
Il a gagné le sixième prix.
He won the sixth prize.
juin
[jwah]
June
The sixth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Les examens commencent le sixième juin.
Exams start on the sixth of June.
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