Why is. ´Mardi 6 janvier, j'étais malade.´ wrong?
Specific days of the week
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Janet H.Kwiziq community member
Specific days of the week
This question relates to:French lesson "Using "le" with days of the week + the weekend (French Definite Articles)"
Asked 4 years ago
Hi Janet,
No, it would be -
Le mardi 6 janvier j'étais malade .
Hope this helps!
Keith J.Kwiziq community member
It's because the weekday needs an article when you are stating a WHOLE date. If you were stating just a specific date without the actual whole date, then you'd just say the name of the day.
Tuesday, January 6th, I was sick = Le mardi 6 janvier, j'étais malade. WHOLE DATE
Tuesday, I was sick = Mardi, j'étais malade. SPECIFIC DAY
Le mardi, Je suis malade = I am sick on Tuesdays. TUESDAYS IN GENERAL. Although, this would probably mean you are playing hookey every Tuesday. Shame on you! ;)
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