French Phrase
La date, c'est le 4 juillet.
Meaning
This phrase is a standard way to state a specific calendar date in French. It uses the structure 'c'est' (it is) followed by the definite article 'le' and the number-month combination. Note that in French, months are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks for the date or when you need to confirm a specific deadline or event day. It is common in both formal and informal settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
La datec'estle4juillet
C'est
A contraction of 'ce' and 'est', used to identify things or dates as 'it is'.
Le + Number
In French, you must use the definite article 'le' before the number when stating any date.
🗨In Conversation
Quelle est la date aujourd'hui ?
What is the date today?
La date, c'est le 4 juillet.
The date is July 4th.
✕Common Mistakes
La date est 4 juillet.
French dates always require the definite article 'le' before the number.
La date, c'est le 4 Juillet.
Months in French are lowercase nouns and should not be capitalized.
↔Alternatives
On est le 4 juillet.
It's July 4th (informal).
Nous sommes le 4 juillet.
It is July 4th (formal).
Cultural Tip
While July 4th is a major holiday in the US, the French national holiday is 'le 14 juillet' (Bastille Day). In France, dates are written in the Day-Month-Year format (04/07), which is important to remember for travel and scheduling.