Understanding French time perception is crucial to avoid misunderstandings.

Consider this conversation:

Don’t forget that “8 jours” simply refers to a 7-day week and “15 jours” means 2 weeks.

In the same vein, one might say “lundi en 8” to refer to the Monday occurring a little over a week from now, not to be confused with “lundi prochain” (next Monday).

Good luck scheduling your next meetings and vacation days!

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