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How to Say "Next week" in French
Say 'la semaine prochaine' to talk about plans for the upcoming week in France.
la semaine prochaine
lah suh-MEN pre-SHENneutral
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Use this when discussing future events, appointments, or general plans that will happen within the next seven days. For example, you might say you'll see a friend 'la semaine prochaine' or that a shop will reopen 'la semaine prochaine'.
Alternatives
- la semaine suivanteUse this if you mean the week *after* the next one.
- la prochaineThis is a shorter, casual way to say 'next week' if the context is clear.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'prochaine'
The 'oi' sounds like 'wa', and the 'n' at the end is nasal, not a hard 'n'.
Forgetting 'la'
Always use the definite article 'la' before 'semaine' in this expression.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
how to say next week in french
The most common way to say 'next week' in French is 'la semaine prochaine'. This phrase is widely understood across all regions of France.
la semaine prochaine vs la semaine suivante
'La semaine prochaine' refers to the immediate upcoming week. 'La semaine suivante' refers to the week that follows the next one.
can i just say 'prochaine' for next week
You can use 'la prochaine' as a shortened, informal version if it's very clear from the conversation that you're talking about the week. It's best to use the full phrase 'la semaine prochaine' for clarity.
