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B1 adjective #1,500 más común 8 min de lectura

hebdomadaire

Occurring once every week.

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At the A1 level, you are just beginning to learn about time and routines. You probably know the word 'semaine' (week). 'Hebdomadaire' might seem like a long and difficult word, but you can understand it as a fancy way to say 'every week'. Think of it like a label on a magazine or a schedule. If you see 'Marché hebdomadaire' on a sign in a French village, it just means the market happens once a week. You don't need to use this word yet in your own speaking, but recognizing it will help you read signs and basic schedules. It is an adjective, so it describes a thing. For example, a 'cours hebdomadaire' is a 'weekly class'. Just remember the 'hebdo' part comes from a word meaning 'seven', like the seven days in a week.

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At the A2 level, you are building your vocabulary for daily life and work. You should start to recognize 'hebdomadaire' in professional contexts or when talking about media. You might hear a teacher say 'Nous avons un test hebdomadaire' (We have a weekly test). You can start using it to describe your routine more precisely. Instead of always saying 'chaque semaine', try using 'hebdomadaire' after a noun. For example, 'Ma réunion hebdomadaire est le mardi'. Remember that it doesn't change if the noun is masculine or feminine—it always ends in 'e'. This makes it easier to use! You will also see it often in newsstands. If you like reading, you might buy 'un hebdomadaire', which is a magazine that comes out every week.

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At the B1 level, 'hebdomadaire' should become a regular part of your vocabulary, especially in written French or formal situations. You are expected to handle professional environments where 'réunions hebdomadaires' and 'rapports hebdomadaires' are standard. You should also be aware of the noun form 'un hebdomadaire' to refer to weekly publications like 'L'Express' or 'Le Point'. At this level, you should also distinguish it from 'quotidien' (daily) and 'mensuel' (monthly). You understand that 'hebdomadaire' is more formal than 'toutes les semaines'. When writing an essay or a formal email, using 'hebdomadaire' shows a better command of the language. You should also be comfortable with the plural form 'hebdomadaires'.

At the B2 level, you use 'hebdomadaire' fluently and understand its nuances in different registers. You are familiar with the common abbreviation 'hebdo' used in casual conversation among colleagues or friends. You can discuss complex topics like 'la durée hebdomadaire du travail' in France (the 35-hour week) and understand the social and legal implications of such terms. You also recognize the adverbial form 'hebdomadairement', though you know that 'de manière hebdomadaire' or 'chaque semaine' is often preferred for better flow. You can use the word to describe not just frequency, but also the nature of a publication's editorial cycle. Your agreement of the adjective in plural contexts is automatic and error-free.

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At the C1 level, 'hebdomadaire' is a basic tool in your extensive vocabulary. You use it to add precision and a formal tone to your discourse. You are sensitive to the stylistic difference between 'une parution hebdomadaire' and 'ça sort toutes les semaines'. You can analyze the role of 'les hebdomadaires' in the French media landscape and how they differ from 'la presse quotidienne régionale'. You might use the word in more abstract or literary contexts, perhaps discussing the 'rythme hebdomadaire' of urban life. You are also aware of related but rarer terms like 'bihebdomadaire' (twice a week) and can use them correctly without hesitation. Your pronunciation of the silent 'h' and the liaison in 'un hebdomadaire' is perfect.

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At the C2 level, you have complete mastery over 'hebdomadaire' and its place in the French language's history and structure. You might know its Greek etymology ('hebdomas') and how it relates to other specialized terms. You can use it with irony or specific stylistic intent in high-level writing. You understand the deep cultural significance of certain 'hebdomadaires' in French intellectual history. You can navigate the most technical legal or administrative documents where 'hebdomadaire' defines specific rights and obligations. You use the word and its derivatives with the same ease as a highly educated native speaker, effortlessly switching between the formal 'hebdomadaire' and the colloquial 'hebdo' depending on the social context.

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Hebdomadaire means 'weekly' in French.
It is used as both an adjective and a noun.
As a noun, it refers to a weekly magazine or newspaper.
It is more formal than saying 'chaque semaine'.

The French word hebdomadaire is a sophisticated yet essential adjective and noun that refers to anything occurring, appearing, or issued once every seven days. Derived from the Greek word 'hebdomas' (meaning a group of seven), it serves as the formal counterpart to the phrase 'chaque semaine'. While beginners might rely on 'toutes les semaines', a B1 learner and beyond should master 'hebdomadaire' to sound more natural and precise in professional and journalistic contexts.

Core Concept: The term encapsulates the cycle of a week. It can describe a publication (a weekly magazine), a recurring event (a weekly meeting), or a routine task (weekly cleaning).

Nous avons une réunion hebdomadaire chaque lundi matin pour discuter des progrès du projet.

In its noun form, 'un hebdomadaire' specifically refers to a weekly newspaper or magazine. France has a rich culture of 'hebdomadaires' covering politics, culture, and satire, such as Le Point, L'Obs, or Charlie Hebdo (where 'Hebdo' is the common diminutive). Understanding this word is key to navigating French media and professional schedules.

Grammatical Gender: As an adjective, it is invariable in gender (ending in 'e'), meaning it looks the same for masculine and feminine nouns: 'un rapport hebdomadaire' vs 'une revue hebdomadaire'.

L'abonnement à ce journal hebdomadaire est très abordable.

Beyond simple frequency, the word carries a connotation of regularity and structure. When a doctor asks for a 'suivi hebdomadaire', they are emphasizing the importance of the seven-day interval for monitoring health. It is less about the 'seven' and more about the 'rhythm'.

Professional Usage: In business, 'hebdomadaire' is used to define deadlines, reports, and payroll (though monthly is more common in France). It suggests a high level of organization.

Elle soumet son bilan hebdomadaire tous les vendredis après-midi.

Le marché hebdomadaire du village a lieu le samedi matin.

Ce magazine est un hebdomadaire très influent dans le monde de la mode.

Using 'hebdomadaire' correctly involves understanding its placement and its role as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it almost always follows the noun it modifies. For example, you would say 'un cours hebdomadaire' (a weekly class) rather than 'un hebdomadaire cours'. This follows the standard French rule for adjectives of frequency and classification.

Agreement Rules: While it doesn't change for gender, it must agree in number. Add an 's' for plural: 'des séances hebdomadaires'.

Les bulletins hebdomadaires sont envoyés par courriel.

When using it as a noun, 'un hebdomadaire' refers to the publication itself. You can say 'J'achète mon hebdomadaire préféré au kiosque'. This is a very common way to distinguish between daily newspapers (quotidiens) and weekly ones. In casual conversation, French people often shorten this to 'un hebdo'.

Contextual Nuance: In formal writing, 'hebdomadaire' is preferred over 'par semaine'. Instead of 'trois cours par semaine', a formal document might say 'trois séances hebdomadaires'.

La fréquence hebdomadaire des vols a été augmentée.

It is also used in administrative terms like 'la durée hebdomadaire du travail' (the weekly working hours), which is a standard phrase in French labor law (referring to the 35-hour week). Mastering this term allows you to navigate French bureaucracy and professional life with ease.

Common Pairings: Commonly paired with: revue, magazine, réunion, marché, bilan, rapport, salaire, repos.

Le repos hebdomadaire est obligatoire pour tous les salariés.

Ils publient un podcast hebdomadaire sur l'actualité technologique.

La revue de presse hebdomadaire est très suivie.

You will encounter 'hebdomadaire' in various sectors of French life, from the media to the workplace. In the news, it is used to categorize publications. If you visit a 'presse' (newsstand) in France, you will see sections for 'Les Quotidiens' (dailies) and 'Les Hebdomadaires' (weeklies). Radio hosts often introduce segments as 'votre rendez-vous hebdomadaire' (your weekly appointment/segment).

In the Workplace: This is perhaps where you will hear it most. Managers schedule 'réunions hebdomadaires' or 'points hebdomadaires' to sync with their teams. HR departments discuss 'le temps de travail hebdomadaire'.

Veuillez noter le changement d'heure de notre réunion hebdomadaire.

In education, students might have 'un test hebdomadaire' (a weekly quiz) or 'une khôlle hebdomadaire' in preparatory classes. It signifies a consistent rhythm of assessment. In social life, a 'marché hebdomadaire' is a staple of French towns, where local produce is sold once a week on a fixed day.

Advertising and Services: Subscription services (streaming, meal kits, gym memberships) often advertise 'tarifs hebdomadaires' to make prices seem more attractive than monthly rates.

L'offre hebdomadaire comprend trois repas complets.

In literature and formal speeches, it might be used to describe the passage of time or the cyclical nature of life. It provides a more rhythmic and structured feel to the prose than the more functional 'chaque semaine'.

La chronique hebdomadaire de cet auteur est toujours très attendue.

Le ménage hebdomadaire de l'immeuble est effectué le mardi.

One of the most frequent mistakes for English speakers is trying to use 'hebdomadaire' as an adverb without changing it. In English, 'weekly' is both an adjective ('a weekly meeting') and an adverb ('I go there weekly'). In French, 'hebdomadaire' is strictly an adjective or noun. To say 'I go there weekly', you must use 'hebdomadairement' or 'chaque semaine'.

Confusion with 'Bihebdomadaire': Be careful with prefixes. 'Bihebdomadaire' means twice a week, while 'Bimensuel' means twice a month. These are often mixed up even by native speakers.

Faux : Je cours hebdomadaire. (Correct : Je cours chaque semaine.)

Another mistake is gender agreement. Because 'hebdomadaire' ends in 'e', many learners assume it is feminine and try to create a masculine version (like 'hebdomadair'). Remember, it is invariable for gender! 'Un journal hebdomadaire' and 'Une revue hebdomadaire' are both correct.

Spelling Pitfalls: The 'h' is silent (h muet), so you use 'l'hebdomadaire' (elision) and 'un hebdomadaire' (liaison with 'n'). Many learners forget the 'm' in the middle or the 'h' at the start.

Faux : La réunion hebdomadaire est à 10h. (Correct spelling, but check the 'h'!)

Finally, avoid overusing it in casual speech. While correct, saying 'Mon brossage de dents hebdomadaire' (my weekly tooth brushing) sounds overly formal and slightly robotic (and hopefully inaccurate!). Stick to 'chaque semaine' for very informal personal habits unless you are being intentionally humorous.

Attention : Ne confondez pas hebdomadaire (7 jours) avec mensuel (30 jours).

Il ne faut pas dire 'un hebdomadaire magazine', mais 'un magazine hebdomadaire'.

To truly master 'hebdomadaire', you must understand its place within the family of French temporal adjectives. It belongs to a sequence that describes frequency, and knowing the whole set will greatly improve your fluency.

The Frequency Scale: 1. Quotidien (Daily)
2. Hebdomadaire (Weekly)
3. Mensuel (Monthly)
4. Trimestriel (Quarterly)
5. Annuel (Yearly)

Comparaison : Le journal est quotidien, mais le magazine est hebdomadaire.

A common synonym is 'chaque semaine' (every week) or 'toutes les semaines'. While these are interchangeable in meaning, 'hebdomadaire' is more formal and used as a classifier. You can say 'C'est un événement hebdomadaire', but you wouldn't say 'C'est un événement chaque semaine' (you'd say 'C'est un événement qui a lieu chaque semaine').

Hebdomadaire vs. Bihebdomadaire: Hebdomadaire = 1x per week. Bihebdomadaire = 2x per week. This is a crucial distinction in contracts and subscriptions.

L'adverbe correspondant est hebdomadairement, bien que peu utilisé à l'oral.

In terms of media, 'un hebdo' is the common slang. You might also hear 'un périodique', which is a general term for any publication that comes out regularly (weekly, monthly, etc.). Understanding these synonyms helps you navigate library catalogs or news apps.

Related Terms: La semaine (the week), semestriel (every six months), plurimensuel (several times a month).

Il préfère les hebdomadaires satiriques aux journaux sérieux.

La parution hebdomadaire assure une information fraîche.

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Le marché est hebdomadaire.

The market is weekly.

Adjective following the verb 'être'.

C'est un journal hebdomadaire.

It is a weekly newspaper.

Adjective following the noun 'journal'.

J'ai un cours hebdomadaire.

I have a weekly class.

Adjective following the noun 'cours'.

La réunion est hebdomadaire.

The meeting is weekly.

Adjective describing 'réunion' (feminine).

Il lit un hebdomadaire.

He reads a weekly magazine.

Used as a noun (masculine).

Le sport est hebdomadaire.

The sport is weekly.

Simple subject-verb-adjective structure.

C'est ma routine hebdomadaire.

It is my weekly routine.

Adjective following the noun 'routine'.

Le menu est hebdomadaire.

The menu is weekly.

Adjective describing 'menu'.

Nous avons une réunion hebdomadaire le lundi.

We have a weekly meeting on Mondays.

Note the placement after the noun.

Elle achète son hebdomadaire préféré.

She buys her favorite weekly magazine.

Used as a noun.

Le ménage hebdomadaire est important.

The weekly cleaning is important.

Adjective modifying 'ménage'.

Il y a un marché hebdomadaire dans mon village.

There is a weekly market in my village.

Common phrase 'marché hebdomadaire'.

Je reçois une lettre hebdomadaire.

I receive a weekly letter/newsletter.

Adjective modifying 'lettre'.

C'est un magazine hebdomadaire de mode.

It is a weekly fashion magazine.

Classification adjective.

Le rythme hebdomadaire me convient.

The weekly rhythm suits me.

Abstract noun 'rythme'.

Ils font leurs courses hebdomadaires le samedi.

They do their weekly grocery shopping on Saturdays.

Plural agreement: 'hebdomadaires'.

Le bilan hebdomadaire montre des progrès.

The weekly assessment shows progress.

Professional context.

L'abonnement à cet hebdomadaire est cher.

The subscription to this weekly is expensive.

Noun usage.

Elle suit un cours hebdomadaire de yoga.

She takes a weekly yoga class.

Specific activity description.

Le rapport hebdomadaire est dû vendredi.

The weekly report is due Friday.

Workplace vocabulary.

Nous publions un bulletin hebdomadaire.

We publish a weekly newsletter.

Action of publishing.

Le repos hebdomadaire est un droit.

Weekly rest is a right.

Legal/Social concept.

Il écrit une chronique hebdomadaire.

He writes a weekly column.

Journalistic context.

La fréquence hebdomadaire est suffisante.

The weekly frequency is sufficient.

Abstract usage.

La durée hebdomadaire du travail est de 35 heures.

The weekly working time is 35 hours.

Standard administrative phrase.

Cet hebdomadaire est connu pour son ton satirique.

This weekly is known for its satirical tone.

Media analysis.

Il faut assurer un suivi hebdomadaire du patient.

A weekly follow-up of the patient must be ensured.

Medical context.

La revue hebdomadaire de la presse est utile.

The weekly press review is useful.

Compound noun phrase.

Les séances hebdomadaires ont amélioré sa santé.

The weekly sessions improved his health.

Plural adjective agreement.

L'hebdo local traite des problèmes de la ville.

The local weekly deals with city problems.

Use of the diminutive 'hebdo'.

Elle gère la planification hebdomadaire de l'équipe.

She manages the team's weekly planning.

Management context.

Le supplément hebdomadaire est inclus dans le prix.

The weekly supplement is included in the price.

Publishing term.

La parution hebdomadaire exige une grande rigueur.

Weekly publication requires great rigor.

Formal noun 'parution'.

Il analyse les tendances hebdomadaires du marché.

He analyzes weekly market trends.

Analytical context.

Le rythme hebdomadaire structure la vie sociale.

The weekly rhythm structures social life.

Sociological observation.

Cet hebdomadaire d'opinion influence le débat public.

This opinion weekly influences public debate.

Political context.

Le repos hebdomadaire ne peut être supprimé.

Weekly rest cannot be abolished.

Legal imperative.

Sa chronique hebdomadaire est un chef-d'œuvre d'ironie.

His weekly column is a masterpiece of irony.

Literary critique.

L'allocation hebdomadaire est versée chaque lundi.

The weekly allowance is paid every Monday.

Financial/Administrative term.

Le caractère hebdomadaire de l'événement est maintenu.

The weekly nature of the event is maintained.

Formal abstract noun 'caractère'.

L'hebdomadaire, pilier de la presse française, décline.

The weekly, a pillar of the French press, is declining.

Apposition and formal tone.

L'oscillation hebdomadaire des prix inquiète les experts.

The weekly price oscillation worries experts.

Technical vocabulary 'oscillation'.

Le repos hebdomadaire est ancré dans la tradition.

Weekly rest is anchored in tradition.

Cultural/Historical context.

Cette publication hebdomadaire fait autorité dans le milieu.

This weekly publication is authoritative in the field.

Idiomatic 'faire autorité'.

La périodicité hebdomadaire est jugée trop lente.

The weekly periodicity is judged too slow.

Technical term 'périodicité'.

Il s'astreint à une discipline hebdomadaire rigoureuse.

He compels himself to a rigorous weekly discipline.

Reflexive verb 's'astreindre'.

L'hebdomadaire satirique a bravé la censure.

The satirical weekly defied censorship.

Historical/Political context.

La synthèse hebdomadaire récapitule les enjeux clés.

The weekly synthesis summarizes the key issues.

High-level professional term 'synthèse'.

Colocaciones comunes

réunion hebdomadaire

marché hebdomadaire

magazine hebdomadaire

bilan hebdomadaire

rapport hebdomadaire

repos hebdomadaire

salaire hebdomadaire

revue hebdomadaire

planning hebdomadaire

chronique hebdomadaire

Frases Comunes

un hebdomadaire satirique

la durée hebdomadaire

un rendez-vous hebdomadaire

une parution hebdomadaire

un rythme hebdomadaire

le temps hebdomadaire

un suivi hebdomadaire

une séance hebdomadaire

un bulletin hebdomadaire

une revue de presse hebdomadaire

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hebdomadaire vs mensuel (monthly)

hebdomadaire vs quotidien (daily)

hebdomadaire vs bihebdomadaire (twice a week)

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Strictly adjective or noun. Adverb is 'hebdomadairement'.

Errores comunes

Using it as an adverb (e.g., 'Je lis hebdomadaire').
Adding an extra 'e' for feminine nouns.
Pronouncing the 'H'.
Confusing it with 'mensuel' (monthly).
Placing it before the noun.

Consejos

Agreement

Always remember that 'hebdomadaire' doesn't change for gender. It's the same for 'un journal' and 'une revue'.

Diminutive

Use 'hebdo' in casual conversation to sound more like a native speaker.

Media

Read 'Le Canard enchaîné' if you want to see a famous French 'hebdomadaire'.

Meetings

In an office, 'le point hebdo' is a very common way to say 'the weekly sync'.

Silent H

Treat the 'H' as if it isn't there for elision (l'hebdomadaire).

Sequence

Learn it along with 'quotidien' and 'mensuel' to master frequency.

Formal Tone

Use it in essays to avoid repeating 'chaque semaine'.

Ending

The 'aire' ending sounds like 'air' in English.

Newsstands

Look for the 'Hebdomadaires' section in a French 'tabac'.

Root

Connect 'hebdo' to 'seven' to never forget its meaning.

Memorízalo

Origen de la palabra

Greek

Contexto cultural

35-hour week is a core French identity.

Hebdomadaires are a pillar of French democracy.

The weekly market is a social ritual.

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Inicios de conversación

"Quel est ton hebdomadaire préféré ?"

"As-tu une réunion hebdomadaire au travail ?"

"Vas-tu au marché hebdomadaire ?"

"Est-ce que tu lis un hebdo satirique ?"

"Quel est ton rythme hebdomadaire de sport ?"

Temas para diario

Décrivez votre routine hebdomadaire.

Quel hebdomadaire aimeriez-vous créer ?

Pourquoi le repos hebdomadaire est-il important ?

Parlez d'une réunion hebdomadaire que vous détestez.

Imaginez un marché hebdomadaire idéal.

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

As an adjective, it is both. As a noun, it is masculine ('un hebdomadaire').

No, you must say 'Je cours chaque semaine' or 'hebdomadairement'.

It is the common short form for 'un hebdomadaire' (a weekly magazine).

No, that is 'bihebdomadaire'. 'Hebdomadaire' is once a week.

No, it is a silent 'H' (H muet). You say 'l'hebdomadaire'.

It comes from the Greek word 'hebdomas', meaning seven.

Yes, it is more formal than 'chaque semaine'.

Just add an 's': 'hebdomadaires'.

No, it describes events, publications, or routines.

Yes, very frequently for meetings and reports.

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