A1 Expression 중립

Demain

Tomorrow

Used to refer to the day after the current day.

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문화적 배경

The phrase 'Ce n'est pas pour demain' is a common way to express that something is far from happening or unlikely. In Quebec, the pronunciation of 'demain' can have a more nasal and closed 'in' sound, sometimes sounding like 'demé'. In some regions, 'demain' can be used more flexibly to mean 'in the near future,' not necessarily the literal next day, reflecting a different cultural relationship with time. Swiss French speakers are known for their precision; 'demain' almost always means the literal next day, and 'à demain' is often followed by a specific time.

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Farewell Shortcut

You can just say 'À demain !' to anyone you'll see the next day. It's friendly and very common.

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No 'On' Needed

Never say 'sur demain' or 'à demain' (except for the farewell). Just say 'demain'.

Used to refer to the day after the current day.

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Farewell Shortcut

You can just say 'À demain !' to anyone you'll see the next day. It's friendly and very common.

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No 'On' Needed

Never say 'sur demain' or 'à demain' (except for the farewell). Just say 'demain'.

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Texting Slang

Use 'dmain' or 'dm' when texting French friends to sound more like a native.

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The 'Midi' Tomorrow

In the South of France, 'demain' might be a bit more flexible. Don't be surprised if 'demain' means 'later this week' in very casual settings!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'tomorrow'.

Je vais au restaurant ________ avec mes parents.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: demain

The sentence implies a future action ('je vais'), so 'demain' is the only logical choice.

Choose the correct farewell for someone you will see the next day.

Au revoir ! ________ !

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: À demain

'À demain' is the standard way to say 'See you tomorrow'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Tu es libre ce soir ? B: Non, mais je suis libre ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: demain

B is responding to a question about 'today' (ce soir) with an alternative for the next day.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are telling a story about a trip you took last year. You want to say what happened the day after you arrived.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Le lendemain

In a past narrative, 'le lendemain' is used instead of 'demain'.

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시각 학습 자료

Demain vs Lendemain

Demain
Relative to TODAY
Je pars demain. I leave tomorrow.
Lendemain
Relative to a STORY
Il est parti le lendemain. He left the next day.

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'tomorrow'. Fill Blank A1

Je vais au restaurant ________ avec mes parents.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: demain

The sentence implies a future action ('je vais'), so 'demain' is the only logical choice.

Choose the correct farewell for someone you will see the next day. Choose A1

Au revoir ! ________ !

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: À demain

'À demain' is the standard way to say 'See you tomorrow'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Tu es libre ce soir ? B: Non, mais je suis libre ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: demain

B is responding to a question about 'today' (ce soir) with an alternative for the next day.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You are telling a story about a trip you took last year. You want to say what happened the day after you arrived.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Le lendemain

In a past narrative, 'le lendemain' is used instead of 'demain'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

When used as a noun, it is masculine ({le|m} demain). As an adverb, it has no gender.

Yes, if you are actually meeting the person the next day. Otherwise, use 'À demain' as a closing only in casual contexts.

'Demain' is tomorrow relative to today. 'Lendemain' is the next day relative to any day in a story.

Use the word 'après-demain'.

Usually yes, but in casual speech, the present tense is often used (e.g., 'Je pars demain').

No. Unlike Spanish or German, French has separate words: 'demain' (tomorrow) and 'matin' (morning).

Use 'd'ici demain'.

Yes, 'Demain c'est loin' by IAM is a very famous French rap song.

Yes, that is the standard way to say 'tomorrow evening'.

It means 'it's not going to happen anytime soon'.

관련 표현

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après-demain

builds on

The day after tomorrow

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le lendemain

similar

The next day

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hier

contrast

Yesterday

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aujourd'hui

contrast

Today

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à demain

specialized form

See you tomorrow

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dès demain

specialized form

Starting tomorrow

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