How to talk about your daily routine in French!

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How to talk about your daily routine in French!

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Imagine this…

You’re sipping a café au lait at a Parisian café, sunlight dappling through the leaves, and a local strikes up a conversation. But panic creeps in as the question hits you: “Comment se passe ta journée?” (How is your day going?). Today, we’ll explore essential expressions to paint a vivid picture of your daily routine, from morning to night.

Parts of the day

le matin – morning

le midi – noon

l’après-midi – afternoon

le soir – evening

la nuit – night

Le matin (morning):

– Je me réveille vers 7 heures. (I wake up around 7 o’clock.)

– Je prends une douche et je m’habille. (I take a shower and get dressed.)

– Je petit-déjeune avec du pain, du beurre et de la confiture. (I have breakfast with bread, butter, and jam.)

– Je prends le métro pour aller au travail. (I take the metro to go to work.)

Le midi (noon):

– Je déjeune avec mes collègues à la cantine. (I have lunch with my colleagues at the canteen.)

– Je mange souvent une salade et un sandwich. (I often eat a salad and a sandwich.)

– J’ai une heure de pause pour me détendre. (I have an hour break to relax.)

– Parfois, je vais faire un tour dans le parc avec des amis. (Sometimes, I go for a walk in the park with friends.)

Le soir (night):

– Je finis le travail vers 18 heures. (I finish work around 6 o’clock.)

– Je rentre chez moi en bus. (I go home by bus.)

– Après le dîner, je regarde la télévision ou je lis un livre. (After dinner, I watch television or read a book.)

– Je me couche généralement vers 23 heures. (I usually go to bed around 11 o’clock.)

Other examples:

– J’adore faire du vélo le week-end. (I love cycling on weekends.)

– Le dimanche, je vais souvent au marché pour acheter des produits frais. (On Sundays, I often go to the market to buy fresh produce.)

– J’aime passer du temps avec ma famille et mes amis. (I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.)

Now it’s your turn! Practice these expressions and personalize them to reflect your unique daily routine. Don’t be afraid to add your flair and cultural references. Remember, the more you engage with the language, the more comfortable you’ll become in expressing yourself.

A little challenge for you!

Describe your ideal daily routine in French using the expressions you learned today. 

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