semaine/sə.mɛn/
noun · A1/A2 · Frequency 325
nounfeminine
Meanings
week
Denotes a unit of time consisting of seven days, common usage.
menstrual period
Refers to the menstrual cycle in females, common in medical and everyday language.
Examples
Je travaille à distance une semaine sur deux.
I work remotely every other week.
La semaine commence par une réunion d'équipe lundi matin.
The week begins with a team meeting on Monday morning.
Elle note la date de sa semaine dans son calendrier pour mieux suivre son cycle.
She writes down the date of her menstrual period in her calendar to track her cycle more closely.
Collocations
- la semaine prochainenext week
Common mistakes
un semaine
une semaine
semaine is a feminine noun; incorrect use of masculine article un.
la semaine
la semaine (contextual)
When used for menstrual period, context must clarify the meaning to avoid confusion.
Related words
synonymhebdomadaireweekly
- antonymjourday
nounfeminine
Meanings
week
Denotes a unit of time consisting of seven days, common usage.
menstrual period
Refers to the menstrual cycle in females, common in medical and everyday language.
Examples
Nous passerons quelques semaines à la montagne cet été.
We will spend a few weeks in the mountains this summer.
Les semaines de formation commencent lundi prochain.
The training weeks begin next Monday.
Elle est souvent fatiguée quand elle a ses semaines.
She is often tired when she has her period.
Collocations
- la semaine prochainenext week
Common mistakes
un semaine
une semaine
semaine is a feminine noun; incorrect use of masculine article un.
la semaine
la semaine (contextual)
When used for menstrual period, context must clarify the meaning to avoid confusion.
Related words
synonymhebdomadaireweekly
- antonymjourday