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How to Say "December" in French
The French word for December, the twelfth month of the year. Essential for planning winter holidays.
Décembre
day-SAHM-bruhneutral
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Use this when talking about dates, holidays, or events happening in the month of December. For example, you might say 'Mon anniversaire est en décembre' (My birthday is in December).
Alternatives
- le mois de décembreUse this when you want to be extra clear you mean the month itself.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 'c' like 's'
The 'c' in 'Décembre' makes a hard 'k' sound, not an 's' sound.
Silent 'e' at the end
The final 'e' in 'Décembre' is pronounced, not silent like in some other French words.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How do you say December in French?
The French word for December is 'Décembre'. It's pronounced roughly 'day-SAHM-bruh'.
When is Christmas in France?
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, just like in many other countries. The month itself is called 'Décembre'.
What's the French word for the month of December?
The French word for the month of December is 'Décembre'. It's the twelfth and final month of the Gregorian calendar.
What is the French word for December?
The French word for December is décembre. It is pronounced 'day-som-bruh'.
How do you pronounce décembre in French?
Décembre is pronounced 'day-som-bruh'. The 'd' is soft, the 'c' is like an 's', and the 'bre' is a soft 'bruh' sound.
How to pronounce french for december?
To pronounce 'décembre' in French, say 'day-som-bruh'. Focus on the soft 'd' and the nasal 'om' sound.
English to french for december?
The French translation for December is décembre. It is spelled the same as in English but pronounced differently.
