French Time and Dates

Start with days and months

The mind maps bring days of the week and months of the year together in a visual layout. Start with a map to see the vocabulary as a group, then use the French Months flashcards to practice the month names alongside their English equivalents. The Les Mois deck also brings French and English month names together.

For a broader set, Expressions of time includes days, months and seasons. It also introduces words such as “demi” and “environ.” Work through a small group of terms at a time, then return to the map and see which names you remember. Compare spellings across the resources as you study.

Move on to time expressions

Other time expressions includes phrases for ideas such as the future, the day after tomorrow and a minute from now. The Time Expressions flashcards cover words and phrases such as “before,” “soon,” “early” and “on time.” The separate note called Time Expressions pairs French expressions with English meanings, including phrases for the morning, evening and weekend.

Try reading the note before working through the flashcards. Group expressions by the time they refer to, then return to any cards you find difficult.

Use the quiz and maps together

The quiz covers months, days, seasons and time in French. After studying a map and a flashcard deck, use it to check your recall. Return to the relevant map or cards for terms you want to practice again. The maps offer a visual way to group calendar words, while the cards give you another way to work through them.

Explore the wider unit

French Time and Dates is part of the wider basic vocabulary unit in French language. These resources bring calendar words and time expressions together within that unit. Choose a resource from the collection and use it alongside the others as you study.