Quel est le jour aujourd'hui ?
What is the day today?
Language note: Start the question with 'Quel' to ask 'What' about a selection or choice.
Culture note: Asking about the current day can start a conversation about plans or weather.
Context: Marie is confused about the current weekday.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quel
[kel]
What
Asking for information specifying something.
Quel est le jour aujourd'hui ?
What is the day today?
est
[eht]
is
To be; used to refer to the existence of something.
Quel est le jour aujourd'hui ?
What is the day today?
le
[luh]
the
Definite article used to specify something.
Quel est le jour aujourd'hui ?
What is the day today?
jour
[zhoor]
day
A period of twenty-four hours as a unit of time.
Quel est le jour aujourd'hui ?
What is the day today?
aujourd'hui
[oh-zhoor-dwee]
today
On the present day.
Quel est le jour aujourd'hui ?
What is the day today?
Phrase Parts
Quel
What
Used to ask for information about something specific.
Quel est ton prénom ?
What is your first name?
est
is
The third person singular form of the verb 'être' (to be).
Elle est professeur.
She is a teacher.
le jour
the day
Refers to a specific day in the week.
Le jour de la réunion est jeudi.
The day of the meeting is Thursday.
aujourd'hui
today
Refers to the current day.
Il fait beau aujourd'hui.
It's nice today.
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