How do you say "September ninth" in French?

"September ninth" in French is "Le neuvième septembre". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘September ninth’ in French

Q: What does "Le neuvième septembre" mean in English?

"Le neuvième septembre" means "September ninth" in English. Usage tip: In dates, French often uses [le] + number + month: [le neuvième septembre], [le dix octobre]. In everyday French, you'll also very often hear cardinal numbers for dates, especially after the first: [le neuf septembre], [le dix septembre].

Le neuvième septembre

luh nuh-vee-em sep-tahm-bruh

[luh nuh-vee-em sep-tahm-bruh]

💬 Usage Tip: In dates, French often uses [le] + number + month: [le neuvième septembre], [le dix octobre]. In everyday French, you'll also very often hear cardinal numbers for dates, especially after the first: [le neuf septembre], [le dix septembre].

Phrase Breakdown

[luh]

The

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

Example

Le chat est noir.

The cat is black.

neuvième

[nuh-vee-em]

ninth

The ordinal number representing the position nine in a sequence.

Example

Le neuvième étage est haut.

The ninth floor is high.

septembre

[sep-tahm-bruh]

September

The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

Example

Mon anniversaire est le neuvième septembre.

My birthday is on the ninth of September.

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