French Phrase
Demain, c'est mardi.
Meaning
This phrase is a straightforward statement used to identify the day of the week following the current day. In French, it is grammatically standard to use the present tense 'c'est' (it is) when referring to the calendar, even for the future.
When to use
Use this phrase when clarifying a schedule, answering a question about the date, or reminding someone of an upcoming appointment. It is appropriate for both formal and informal conversations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Demain,c'estmardi
Demain
An adverb meaning 'tomorrow', used to specify the time of the action.
C'est
A contraction of 'ce' (it/this) and 'est' (is), commonly used to identify things, dates, or people.
mardi
The noun for Tuesday; it is masculine and, like all French days, lowercase.
🗨In Conversation
Quel jour sommes-nous demain ?
What day are we tomorrow?
Demain, c'est mardi.
Tomorrow is Tuesday.
✕Common Mistakes
Demain sera mardi.
While the future tense 'sera' is technically correct, native speakers almost always use 'c'est' for days of the week.
Demain est mardi.
Using 'est' without the 'ce' (c'est) sounds incomplete and unidiomatic in this context.
↔Alternatives
On est mardi demain.
It's Tuesday tomorrow.
Nous serons mardi demain.
We will be Tuesday tomorrow (formal).
Cultural Tip
In France and most French-speaking countries, the week officially starts on Monday (lundi). Also, remember that days of the week are not capitalized in French unless they start a sentence.