French Phrase
Oui, la réunion est jeudi.
Meaning
The speaker is confirming that the scheduled meeting will take place on Thursday. The phrase is a straightforward way to answer a question about the date of an appointment.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks you when a meeting is planned, or when you need to confirm the day of a previously discussed event. It works in both formal (business) and informal (friend) contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouilaréunionestjeudi
Oui
A simple affirmative word meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a statement to confirm it.
la réunion
A feminine noun phrase meaning “the meeting”. The definite article “la” agrees with the gender of réunion.
est
Third‑person singular present of the verb être (to be). Used here to link the subject (la réunion) with its time.
jeudi
The name of the day Thursday. In French, days of the week are not capitalised.
🗨In Conversation
La réunion, c’est quand ?
When is the meeting?
Oui, la réunion est jeudi.
Yes, the meeting is on Thursday.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, le réunion est jeudi.
Réunion is feminine; the correct article is “la”.
Oui, jeudi est la réunion.
The verb must follow the subject; you cannot say “jeudi est la réunion”.
Oui, la réunion est le jeudi.
Days of the week are not preceded by an article in French.
↔Alternatives
Oui, la réunion aura lieu jeudi.
Yes, the meeting will take place on Thursday.
Oui, la réunion se tiendra jeudi.
Yes, the meeting will be held on Thursday.
Oui, c’est jeudi pour la réunion.
Yes, it’s Thursday for the meeting.
Cultural Tip
In French business culture punctuality is highly valued. Meetings are often scheduled well in advance, and confirming the day (especially with a clear “Oui”) shows professionalism. Note that French days of the week are written in lowercase, unlike English.