Mardi prochain
Next tuesday
Language note: 'Prochain' literally means 'next', used after the day or month name.
Culture note: In conversation, French people often specify 'prochain' to clarify plans for the following week.
Context: Marie mentions her project deadline at the start of the week after this one.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mardi
[mar-dee]
Tuesday
The second day of the week in France.
Mardi prochain, nous aurons une réunion.
Next Tuesday, we will have a meeting.
prochain
[proh-shan]
next
Referring to the time following the present one.
Mardi prochain, nous aurons une réunion.
Next Tuesday, we will have a meeting.
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