French · Numbers & Time
semaine
week
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A period of seven consecutive days.
Example
Il travaille cinq jours par semaine.
He works five days a week.
Etymology
'Semaine' originates from the Latin 'septimana,' based on 'septem' meaning seven, reflecting the structure of a week's days.
How & Where It’s Used
'Semaine' is employed in both spoken and written forms in casual and formal contexts, commonly used in schedules and discussions about time.