French Expression · Intermediate
La veille
The day before / The eve
Pronunciation: lah VEY-yuh
Meaning
The day preceding another specific day.
Example
La veille de mon anniversaire, j'étais très excité.
The day before my birthday, I was very excited.
Practice tips
- Practice La veille out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.