Mercredi
Wednesday
Language note: Mercredi comes from 'Mercury', the Roman messenger god.
Culture note: Wednesday is often a half day for school children in France, allowing them time for extracurricular activities.
Context: They continue to discuss their schedule for the next day after Tuesday.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mercredi
[mehr-kruh-dee]
Wednesday
The third day of the week in France.
Je vais à la gym chaque Mercredi.
I go to the gym every Wednesday.
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