What does "un de ces jours" mean in French?
"un de ces jours" is the French word for "sometime".
un de ces jours /œ̃də-seʒˈuʁ/ · adverbe · CEFR B2. French translation of "sometime".
See also: Translation page (English → French)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: un de ces jours
- Language: French
- Meaning: sometime
- IPA: /œ̃də-seʒˈuʁ/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: adverbe
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Example Sentences
- Rencontrons-nous un de ces jours. English: Let's meet one of these days.
- Je t'appellerai un de ces jours dans l'après-midi. English: I'll call you one of these afternoons.
- Elle prévoit de visiter un de ces jours bientôt. English: She plans to visit one of these days soon.
When and How to Use "un de ces jours"
Use "un de ces jours" when you want to talk about "sometime" in French. It functions as "adverbe". Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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What CEFR level is "un de ces jours"?
"un de ces jours" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "un de ces jours"?
"un de ces jours" is tagged as a adverbe in SmartWords.
Can you show "un de ces jours" in a sentence?
Rencontrons-nous un de ces jours.
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