What does “Nous sommes le combien aujourd'hui ?” mean?

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What does “Nous sommes le combien aujourd'hui ?” (formal) and “On est le combien aujourd'hui ?” (informal) mean?

jlliagre · Accepted Answer · 2018-04-22 19:41:51Z

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That means Quel quantième du mois sommes nous ?, i.e.

Which day of the month is it today?

Today's answer would be le vingt-deux (the twenty-two.)

answered Apr 22, 2018 at 19:41

jlliagre

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Je viens d'apprendre le mot "quantième"
– Teleporting Goat
Apr 23, 2018 at 7:24
@TeleportingGoat En français relâché, on dit aussi le combientième du mois.
– jlliagre
Apr 23, 2018 at 9:17

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ON5MF Jurgen · Accepted Answer · 2018-04-22 16:28:11Z

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They mean: 'what date is it today?'

answered Apr 22, 2018 at 16:28

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