Breakdown of Lundi prochain, la classe va rencontrer une ingénieure et une avocate.
et
and
aller
to go
prochain
next
rencontrer
to meet
Questions & Answers about Lundi prochain, la classe va rencontrer une ingénieure et une avocate.
Why does the sentence start with Lundi prochain? Could I also say La classe va rencontrer… lundi prochain?
In French, both word orders are possible:
- Lundi prochain, la classe va rencontrer…
- La classe va rencontrer… lundi prochain.
Placing the time expression (Lundi prochain) at the beginning is very common and slightly emphasizes when it will happen. Putting it at the end is also correct and neutral. This is mostly a matter of style, not grammar.
What’s the difference between lundi prochain and prochain lundi? Are they both correct?
The usual, natural order is lundi prochain (“next Monday”).
Prochain lundi is understood but sounds less natural and more formal/literary; you’ll hardly ever hear it in everyday speech.
So use:
- lundi prochain = next Monday (normal, common)
- avoid prochain lundi in ordinary conversation.
Why is there no article before lundi? In other sentences I see le lundi.