This lesson is part of the course(s):
Getting Started in French
How To Ask for and Give The Date in French
In this lesson we learn how to ask for and give the date in French.
Watch the video as many times as you need, until you feel you can give the French translations as the video plays!
Part 1
| English | French |
|---|---|
| What is the date today? | Quelle est la date aujourd’hui? |
| It is Monday 1st January. | C’est le lundi premier janvier. |
| It’s the 2nd of February. | C’est le deux février. |
| It’s the 18th of March. | C’est le dix-huit mars. |
| It’s the 20th of April. | C’est le vingt avril. |
Part 2
| English | French |
|---|---|
| When is your birthday? | C’est quand votre anniversaire? |
| My birthday is 2nd June. | Mon anniversaire est le deux juin. |
| My birthday is 10th July. | Mon anniversaire est le dix juillet. |
| My birthday is 19th August. | Mon anniversaire est le dix-neuf août. |
| My birthday is 30th October. | Mon anniversaire est le trente octobre. |
Flashcards
Test yourself on the words or phrases in this lesson. Tap the card to reveal each answer and swipe or press the arrows to move forward and back as you familiarize yourself with what we’ve learned.
Go Deeper
If you want to expand your knowledge about any topics here, explore the materials below.
A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Dates in French
A guide to writing dates in French and their formats.
Give It a Go!
If you’d like to test your knowledge of what you’ve learned so far, you can select from any quizzes or activities below.
Written French – Giving the Date in French
A fill-in-the-blanks quiz to test your knowledge of dates in French.
Congratulations! You’ve reached the end of this topic.
