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How to Say "Tomorrow" in French

The French word for 'tomorrow,' essential for planning any future event or conversation.

demain

duh-MAHNneutral

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Use 'demain' when talking about plans for the next day. It's perfect for arranging to meet someone, discussing work for the following day, or setting a date for an event.

Alternatives

  • le lendemainUse this for 'the day after' a specific past event.
  • après-demainThis means 'the day after tomorrow,' so use it for that specific timeframe.

Ways to get it wrong

Pronouncing the 'e' sound

The 'e' in 'demain' is often silent or very lightly pronounced, not like the 'eh' in 'bed'.

The 'in' nasal vowel

The 'ain' makes a nasal sound, like the 'an' in 'want' but through your nose.

The same phrase in other languages

Frequently asked

how to say tomorrow in french casual

Demain works for casual use. You can also say 'à demain' which means 'see you tomorrow'.

what is the difference between demain and le lendemain

Demain always refers to the day after today. Le lendemain means 'the day after' a specific past or future day you've already mentioned.

french for the day after tomorrow

The phrase for 'the day after tomorrow' is 'après-demain'.

How do you say "tomorrow" in French?

The most common way to say "tomorrow" in French is "demain".

What is the meaning of "à demain"?

"À demain" is a common way to say "see you tomorrow" in French. It's a polite and standard farewell.

How do you say "day after tomorrow" in French?

The phrase for "day after tomorrow" in French is "après-demain".

How do you say "see you tomorrow" in French informally?

Informally, you can say "à demain" or simply "demain" as a farewell. For a more casual "see you soon", you might use "à plus".