Jour
/ΚuΛΚ/noun
The French word for 'day'.
Did you know?In many ancient cultures, the concept of a 'day' was often associated with divine cycles and the battle between light and darkness.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dyeu-
βto shine or be sky, referring to light.β
Latin
Latin
dies
βday, a term embodying the cycle of light.β
Old French
Old French
jor
βday, derived from Latin, emphasizing the passage of light.β
14th Century
Old French
jour
βthe period of daylight.β
Modern French
French
jour
βthe modern term for day, still embodying the essence of light and time.β