Meaning
To indicate the current day.
Cultural Background
French people often use 'aujourd'hui' to start sentences to set the temporal frame. In Quebec, the pronunciation is very clear, sometimes emphasizing the 'hui' sound.
Don't add 'le'
Never say 'le aujourd'hui'. It is grammatically incorrect.
Texting
Use 'auj' to save time when texting friends.
Meaning
To indicate the current day.
Don't add 'le'
Never say 'le aujourd'hui'. It is grammatically incorrect.
Texting
Use 'auj' to save time when texting friends.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
_____, je vais au cinéma.
Aujourd'hui is an adverb and does not take an article.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises_____, je vais au cinéma.
Aujourd'hui is an adverb and does not take an article.
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Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, 'Je travaille aujourd'hui' is perfectly correct.
It is neutral and used in all registers.
Related Phrases
Ce matin
similarThis morning
Demain
contrastTomorrow
Hier
contrastYesterday
