Meaning
To indicate the day before today.
Cultural Background
French speakers value the distinction between 'hier' and 'avant-hier'. Usage is the same, though pronunciation may vary slightly.
Silent H
Never pronounce the H in hier.
Meaning
To indicate the day before today.
Silent H
Never pronounce the H in hier.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
J'ai mangé ______.
Hier means yesterday, which fits the past tense.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesJ'ai mangé ______.
Hier means yesterday, which fits the past tense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is an adverb.
Related Phrases
Avant-hier
similarDay before yesterday