Prochain vs Suivant

John L.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Prochain vs Suivant

I get confused between prochain and suivant. The next day is le jour suivant, but the next summer is l'ete prochain, right? How do I know when to use what? Thanks.
Asked 8 years ago
AurélieNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer
Bonjour John !

The difference is as such:
- "Prochain" = (x) next
l'été prochain = NEXT summer

- "Suivant" = following/next
l'été suivant = the following summer / THE next summer

I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !
John L.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
So the difference is that suivant goes with THE? So, l'été prochain je vais visiter Paris, et l'été suivant (deux ans de maintenant) je vais visiter Madrid. Is that correct? Thanks.
AurélieNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq
Oui, c'est parfaitement correct !

Prochain vs Suivant

I get confused between prochain and suivant. The next day is le jour suivant, but the next summer is l'ete prochain, right? How do I know when to use what? Thanks.

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