How do you say "December twelfth" in French?

"December twelfth" in French is "Le douzième décembre". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘December twelfth’ in French

Q: What does "Le douzième décembre" mean in English?

"Le douzième décembre" means "December twelfth" in English. Usage tip: French date phrases usually don't use [of]: [le douzième décembre], literally 'the twelfth December,' not 'the twelfth of December.' You can reuse that pattern with any month: [le cinq mai], [le vingt août].

Le douzième décembre

luh doo-zy-em day-sahm-bruh

[luh doo-zy-em day-sahm-bruh]

💬 Usage Tip: French date phrases usually don't use [of]: [le douzième décembre], literally 'the twelfth December,' not 'the twelfth of December.' You can reuse that pattern with any month: [le cinq mai], [le vingt août].

Phrase Breakdown

[luh]

The

A definite article used to specify something previously mentioned or known.

Example

Le soleil brille.

The sun is shining.

douzième

[doo-zy-em]

twelfth

The ordinal number representing the position twelve in a sequence.

Example

J'ai un examen le douzième jour.

I have an exam on the twelfth day.

décembre

[day-sahm-bruh]

December

The twelfth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

Example

Le douzième décembre est proche de Noël.

The twelfth of December is close to Christmas.

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