Monday in French: lundi
Pronounced luhn-DEE (nasal “un”) — literally “Moon's day”.
Monday in French at a Glance
| French word | lundi |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | luhn-DEE (nasal “un”) (lun·di) |
| Literal meaning | Moon's day |
| Abbreviation | lun. |
From Latin Lunae dies, “day of the Moon” — lune is still the French word for moon. Same meaning as English Monday, with the pieces in reverse order: lun-di = moon-day.
How to Pronounce lundi
luhn-DEE (nasal “un”) — syllable by syllable: lun·di.
- The French r is soft and made at the back of the throat — don't roll it.
- Nasal vowels (as in lundi or vendredi) are pronounced through the nose, without sounding the n itself.
- Final syllables get the gentle stress in French — the rhythm is more even than English.
Example Sentences with lundi
How to Say “Happy Monday” in French
“Bon lundi !” is the natural French way to wish someone a good Monday — short, common, and used in person, in texts and in emails. (French adds a space before the exclamation mark.)
All 7 Days of the Week in French
Five French days still carry the names of Roman planetary gods — Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus — each ending in -di, from Latin dies (“day”). Saturday and Sunday flip the order (samedi, dimanche) and come from the Sabbath and “the Lord's day”. The French week starts on Monday.
| English | French | Pronunciation | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | lundi | luhn-DEE (nasal “un”) | |
| Tuesday | mardi | mar-DEE | |
| Wednesday | mercredi | mehr-kruh-DEE | |
| Thursday | jeudi | zhuh-DEE | |
| Friday | vendredi | vah(n)-druh-DEE | |
| Saturday | samedi | sahm-DEE | |
| Sunday | dimanche | dee-MAHNSH |
See the full guide: Days of the Week in French.
Cultural Notes: Monday in French-Speaking Countries
Many French museums (including the Louvre's neighbor, the Musée d'Orsay) and lots of small shops close on lundi — check before you go. The French week begins on Monday, as on all French calendars.
Did You Know?
From Latin Lunae dies, “day of the Moon” — lune is still the French word for moon. Same meaning as English Monday, with the pieces in reverse order: lun-di = moon-day. Curious how English got its name for Monday? See our guide to the origins of the days of the week.
How to Use lundi in a Sentence
French uses no preposition for a specific day: Je travaille lundi = I work on Monday. Adding le makes it habitual: le lundi = every Monday. All seven days are masculine nouns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say Monday in French?
Monday in French is lundi, pronounced “luhn-DEE (nasal “un”)”. It literally means “Moon's day”.
What does lundi mean in English?
From Latin Lunae dies, “day of the Moon” — lune is still the French word for moon. Same meaning as English Monday, with the pieces in reverse order: lun-di = moon-day.
How do you pronounce lundi?
It's pronounced “luhn-DEE (nasal “un”)” — broken into syllables: lun·di. Use the audio button on this page to hear a recording.
How do you say “Happy Monday” in French?
Bon lundi !. “Bon lundi !” is the natural French way to wish someone a good Monday — short, common, and used in person, in texts and in emails. (French adds a space before the exclamation mark.)
How is Monday abbreviated in French?
Monday (lundi) is abbreviated lun. on French calendars and schedules.
Is lundi capitalized in French?
No — French weekday names are lowercase: lundi, never Lundi (except at the start of a sentence).
How do you say “on Monday” in French?
For one specific Monday, use no preposition at all: Je travaille lundi = I work (on) Monday. With the article — le lundi — it means “every Monday”.
How do you say “today is Monday” in French?
Aujourd'hui, c'est lundi — or more formally, Nous sommes lundi (literally “we are Monday”).