French Phrase
Aujourd'hui c'est lundi.
Meaning
This phrase is the standard way to identify the current day of the week as Monday. It uses 'aujourd'hui' for 'today' and the common construction 'c'est' to link the time to the specific day.
When to use
This is used in everyday conversation when confirming the date or starting a discussion about the week's schedule. It is appropriate for office environments, schools, or casual chats.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aujourd'huic'estlundi
Aujourd'hui
This adverb means 'today'. It is a fixed expression that never changes spelling.
C'est
This is a contraction of 'ce' (it/this) and 'est' (is), used for identifying things or states.
Lundi
French days of the week are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
🗨In Conversation
On est quel jour ?
What day is it?
Aujourd'hui c'est lundi.
Today is Monday.
✕Common Mistakes
Aujourd'hui est lundi.
In French, you must use 'c'est' rather than just 'est' when identifying the day of the week in this context.
Aujourd'hui c'est le lundi.
Do not use the definite article 'le' when stating what day it is today.
↔Alternatives
On est lundi.
It is Monday (informal).
Nous sommes lundi.
We are Monday (formal).
Cultural Tip
The French week starts on Monday, which is reflected in all calendars and work schedules. Unlike some countries where businesses might stay open late on Sundays, Monday is often the day when smaller shops or museums might be closed after a busy weekend.