French · Numbers & Time
hier
yesterday
Beginneradverb
Definition
The day that preceded the current day.
Example
Hier j'ai vu un bon film.
Yesterday I watched a good film.
Etymology
'Hier' derives from the Latin 'heri,' meaning 'yesterday,' consistently maintaining its meaning across linguistic evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hier' is mainly used in spoken language but also in writing, applicable in both formal and informal contexts to discuss past events.