jour
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le jour
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
5. (sunbeam)
b. light of day
Nous avons veillé toute la nuit ! Nous verrons bientôt le jour à travers les fenêtres.We stayed up all night! We'll soon see the light of day through the windows.
6. (figurative) (way)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. light (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Je veux me présenter sous un jour favorable lors de mon entretien d'embauche.I want to present myself in a good light during my job interview.
7. (sewing)
a. openwork (invariable)
A word or phrase that doesn't change according to the number or gender of the thing it describes (e.g., les chiens marron).
Ce mouchoir est orné de jours complexes.This handkerchief is embellished with intricate openwork.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
a. during the day
Je travaille le jour, mais je suis libre le soir.I work during the day, but I'm free in the evening.
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