Samedi
Saturday
Language note: Derived from 'Saturn', the Roman god of agriculture and time.
Culture note: Saturdays are a common day for weddings in France. It's also a busy shopping day as people prepare for the weekend.
Context: Jean asks if Marie is available the following day, which is a weekend day.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Samedi
[sahm-dee]
Saturday
The sixth day of the week in France, often considered the start of the weekend.
Nous avons une fête Samedi.
We have a party on Saturday.
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