Hi, why, in the above examples, is it "chaque année" but not "chaque journée"? Many thanks.

dave d.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Hi, why, in the above examples, is it "chaque année" but not "chaque journée"? Many thanks.

Asked 6 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Dave,

In the lesson you flagged we are exploring the use of chaque and tous les for something you do regularly, every ...

However you wont hear a French person say chaque an, they will say, 'tous les ans' or 'chaque année'.

Well spotted though!

The following lesson will explain in what context you will use words like- année, soirée, matinée etc.

https://kwiziq.learnfrenchwithalexa.com/revision/grammar/when-to-use-an-annee-matin-matinee-jour-journee-soir-soiree-time-unit-vs-duration

Hope this helps!

CécileNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hi Dave,

Which examples are you referring to?

dave d.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
"Je vais à la gym chaque jour." and "Ils vont en Angleterre chaque année.".....thanks Cécile.
dave d.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Thanks Cécile. :)

Hi, why, in the above examples, is it "chaque année" but not "chaque journée"? Many thanks.

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