How to Say ‘Last night’ in French
La nuit dernière
lah nwee dehr-nyehr
[lah nwee dehr-nyehr]
💬 Usage Tip: French often says [la nuit dernière] for "last night," using [dernier/dernière] after the time word. You can reuse that pattern with [la semaine dernière] ("last week").
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
The
A definite article used before singular nouns.
La nuit dernière, j'ai rêvé.
The last night, I dreamt.
nuit
[nwee]
night
The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
La nuit, les étoiles brillent.
In the night, the stars shine.
dernière
[dehr-nyehr]
last
The most recent, immediately preceding.
C'était la dernière chanson.
It was the last song.
Guides for French learners
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant scenarios were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”
Tom H., 38, Chef
“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”
Nina W., 29, Graduate Student
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer