noun
le matin
morning
C'est la première partie de la journée, avant midi, quand le soleil se lève.
Word: matin
Language: French
Meaning in English:
"Matin" means morning.
Explanation:
- Matin refers to the early part of the day, typically the time from dawn until noon.
- It is the period after the night has ended and before the afternoon begins.
Word Parts:
- The word "matin" is a noun.
- It is derived from Latin "matutinus," meaning "of or belonging to the morning."
Synonyms:
- aube (dawn)
- aurore (dawn)
- matinale (morning, used as an adjective)
- première partie de la journée (first part of the day)
Antonyms:
- soir (evening)
- nuit (night)
- après-midi (afternoon)
Usage in context:
- French: Je me lève tôt le matin.
- English: I get up early in the morning.
Other meanings:
- In English, "matin" may sometimes appear in older or poetic contexts akin to "matins," a religious morning prayer, but in French, it strictly relates to the time of day.
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Examples
Elle aime courir le matin.noun
She likes to run in the morning.
Chaque matin, nous prenons le petit-déjeuner.noun
Each morning, we have breakfast.
Le matin était très calme aujourd’hui.noun
The morning was very calm today.
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