Une fois par semaine
Once a week
Language note: Notice 'une fois' means 'one time', a key structure for learning frequency expressions.
Culture note: In France, regularity is often linked with wellness, such as exercising or visiting family weekly.
Context: Tell them you attend yoga classes once a week.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Une
[ewn]
One
Refers to the single unit or instance of something.
Une pomme par jour est sain.
An apple a day is healthy.
fois
[fwah]
Time
Denotes an instance or occurrence of an event.
Je l'ai fait une fois.
I did it once.
par
[pahr]
By
Indicates method or means of doing something.
Nous allons au marché par bus.
We go to the market by bus.
semaine
[suh-mehn]
Week
A period of seven days usually starting from Monday.
Nous nous retrouvons chaque semaine.
We meet every week.
Phrase Parts
Une fois
Par semaine
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