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date

English translation of date

date

In French, 'date' also means 'date'. However, the pronunciation is slightly different. This word is used in the same contexts as in English, to refer to a particular day in a month or year, or a social or romantic outing with another person. Its usage is common especially in scheduling and planning activities or events.


Example sentences using: date

Quelle est la date aujourd'hui?

English translation of Quelle est la date aujourd'hui?

What is the date today?

This is how you would ask someone the current date in French. 'Quelle' translates to 'what', 'est' means 'is', 'la date' is 'the date' and 'aujourd'hui' is 'today.'

La date de son anniversaire est le 10 mai.

English translation of La date de son anniversaire est le 10 mai.

His birthday date is May 10th.

This phrase is used to tell someone's birthday. 'La date de son anniversaire' translates to 'his birthday date' and 'est le' means 'is the'.

C'est une date importante pour elle.

English translation of C'est une date importante pour elle.

This is an important date for her.

This phrase states a particular significance of a date for a person. 'C'est' translates to 'this is', 'une date importante' means 'an important date' and 'pour elle' is 'for her.'

Je n'oublierai jamais cette date.

English translation of Je n'oublierai jamais cette date.

I will never forget this date.

This phrase indicates the speaker's commitment to remembering a specific date. 'Je n'oublierai jamais' means 'I will never forget' and 'cette date' is 'this date.'

Il a une date avec elle ce soir.

English translation of Il a une date avec elle ce soir.

He has a date with her tonight.

This sentence denotes a planned meeting in a romantic context. 'Il a une date' means 'he has a date', 'avec elle' translates to 'with her', and 'ce soir' is 'tonight.'

La date de début est programmée pour demain.

English translation of La date de début est programmée pour demain.

The start date is scheduled for tomorrow.

This sentence indicates the start of something scheduled for tomorrow. 'La date de début' translates to 'the start date', 'est programmée' means 'is scheduled', and 'pour demain' is 'for tomorrow.'

Avez-vous vérifié la date sur le billet?

English translation of Avez-vous vérifié la date sur le billet?

Did you check the date on the ticket?

This is a question asking if someone looked at the date on a ticket. 'Avez-vous vérifié' translates to 'did you check', 'la date sur' is 'the date on', and 'le billet' is 'the ticket.'

Savez-vous quelle date nous célébrons aujourd'hui?

English translation of Savez-vous quelle date nous célébrons aujourd'hui?

Do you know what date we are celebrating today?

This is a question asking if someone knows the significance of today's date. 'Savez-vous' translates to 'do you know', 'quelle date' is 'what date', 'nous célébrons' means 'we are celebrating', and 'aujourd'hui' is 'today.'

La date d'expiration est dépassée.

English translation of La date d'expiration est dépassée.

The expiration date is past due.

This phrase is typically used to describe expired products. 'La date d'expiration' is 'the expiration date' and 'est dépassée' means 'is past due'.

La date limite pour soumettre l'application est le 1er juin.

English translation of La date limite pour soumettre l'application est le 1er juin.

The deadline to submit the application is June 1st.

This phrase specifies a deadline. 'La date limite' translates to 'the deadline', 'pour soumettre' means 'to submit', 'l'application' is 'the application', and 'est le 1er juin' is 'is June 1st.'

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