A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "What's the date today" in French
Ask for the current date in French with this common and polite phrase.
Quelle est la date aujourd'hui ?
kel eh lah DAHT oh-zhoor-DWEEneutral
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Use this when you need to know the specific date, perhaps when filling out a form or confirming an appointment. It's a straightforward way to get the information you need.
Alternatives
- C'est quelle date aujourd'hui ?Slightly more casual, common in everyday speech.
- On est le combien aujourd'hui ?Very casual, often used among friends or family.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'date'
The 't' in 'date' is pronounced, so it sounds like 'daht', not like the English word 'date'.
Silent 's' in 'est'
The 's' in 'est' is silent, so it sounds like 'eh', not 'est'.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to ask for today's date in French?
The most common way is 'Quelle est la date aujourd'hui ?'. This is a neutral and widely understood phrase.
What's the difference between 'Quelle est la date' and 'C'est quelle date'?
'Quelle est la date aujourd'hui ?' is standard and neutral. 'C'est quelle date aujourd'hui ?' is a bit more informal and very common in spoken French.
How to answer 'Quelle est la date aujourd'hui?'
You would typically answer with 'Nous sommes le [day] [month] [year]' or simply 'Le [day] [month]'. For example, 'Nous sommes le 14 juillet'.
