Let us learn five more time expressions in this note.
1. De nos jours - these days, nowadays
De nos jours , le comportement des hommes de politique en Inde est insupportable .
These days , the behavior of Indian politicians is unbearable.
De nos jours, les enfants sont très habiles avec les ordinateurs.
These days, children are very savvy with the computers.
2. Du jour au lendemain - suddenly
Cet homme change , du jour au lendemain , sa loyauté à un autre parti en attendant quelque faveur.
This man changes suddenly his loyalty to another party expecting some favour.
Du jour au lendemain , elle est tombée malade.
Suddenly , she fell sick.
3.un jour ou l'autre. - one day or other.
Un jour ou l'autre , il réalisera ses rêves .
One day or other , he will realize his dreams.
Ce fonctionnaire abuse de ses pouvoirs. Un jour ou l'autre , il sera puni.
This officer misuses his powers. One day or other , he will be punished.
4. Jour et nuit. - continuously
Mon frère travaille jour et nuit pour son baccalauréat
My brother works day and night for his Baccalauréat .
Pendant les vacances, on s' amuse jour et nuit.
During holidays, we enjoy all the time.
5. À partir de tel jour - from such and such day onwards
A partir d'aujourd'hui , je vais me lever à 6 heures du matin.
From today onwards, I will get up at 6 in the morning.
A partir de demain , on aura un nouveau professeur.
From tomorrow onwards, we will have a new teacher.
That is all for now.
Happy learning .
Sayee Jayaraman
3/03/2015
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