French · Numbers & Time

aujourd'hui

today

Beginneradverb

Definition

The current day on which something is happening.

Example

Aujourd'hui il fait beau.

Today the weather is nice.

Etymology

'Aujourd'hui' translates to 'today' and is a compound of 'au jour' and 'hui,' the latter coming from Latin 'hodie,' meaning 'on this day.'

How & Where It’s Used

'Aujourd'hui' is standard in both spoken and written forms, used in all registers, from formal to informal, across French-language discussions.

Watch “today” pronunciation on YouTube
timeday