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How to Say "Yesterday" in French
The French word for 'yesterday', essential for discussing past events and scheduling.
hier
YAIRneutral
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Use 'hier' when talking about something that happened the day before today. For example, 'Je suis allé au musée hier' (I went to the museum yesterday).
Alternatives
- avant-hierUse this for 'the day before yesterday'.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 'h'
The 'h' in 'hier' is silent, so don't pronounce it like in English 'hello'.
Silent 'r'
The 'r' at the end of 'hier' is silent in standard French.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
how to say yesterday in french
The most common way to say 'yesterday' in French is 'hier'. It's a fundamental word for discussing past events.
hier vs avant-hier
'Hier' means 'yesterday', referring to the day immediately preceding today. 'Avant-hier' means 'the day before yesterday'.
french word for yesterday pronunciation
The French word for yesterday is 'hier', pronounced roughly as 'YAIR'. Remember the 'h' is silent and the final 'r' is not strongly pronounced.
What's the French word for yesterday?
The French word for yesterday is hier.
Does hier mean yesterday?
Yes, the French word hier directly translates to yesterday in English.
What is the French word for the day before yesterday?
The French word for the day before yesterday is avant-hier.
