Au jour le jour
Example: Nous vivons au jour le jour sans trop planifier l'avenir.
Definition
"Au jour le jour" is a French adverbial phrase meaning living or dealing with situations day by day without long-term planning or concern for the future, as illustrated by the example phrase: 'Nous vivons au jour le jour sans trop planifier l'avenir.'
Etymology
The phrase "au jour le jour" literally translates to 'from day to day' in English. It originates from the idea of taking each day as it comes, reflecting a practical approach to life without extended foresight. Did you know this expression emphasizes the transient nature of daily living?
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"Au jour le jour" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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