What does prochain in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word prochain in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use prochain in French.

The word prochain in French means next + [day of the week], coming, next, next, the next one, next stop, fellow, fellow being, charity, philanthropy, to be continued, to be continued, one day. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word prochain

next + [day of the week]

adjectif (date, jour : à venir) (day during following week)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
On se voit jeudi prochain pour en parler. La conférence aura lieu le 4 mai prochain. Le colloque se tiendra le 4 et 5 septembre prochain.
The colloquium will be held on 4 & 5 September this year.

coming

adjectif (imminent) (near in time)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Je le verrai à la prochaine réunion. Un jour prochain, tu voudras me parler mais il sera trop tard.
One day soon, you will want to talk to me, but it will be too late.

next

adjectif (suivant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Je descends à la prochaine station.
I will get off at the next station.

next

adjectif (chose ou personne qui remplacera)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ma prochaine voiture sera rouge.
My next car will be red.

the next one

(chose ou personne suivante) (something already mentioned)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Zut, je viens juste de rater mon bus. Bon, tant pis, je prendrai le prochain. Le prochain qui me fait une remarque sur mon pull, je le frappe !
The next person who comments on my jumper is getting a slap!

next stop

nom féminin (Transport : prochain arrêt)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Vous descendez aussi à la prochaine ?
Are you getting off at the next stop too?

fellow, fellow being

nom masculin (être humain)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tu aimeras ton prochain comme toi-même.
Love thy neighbor as thyself.

charity, philanthropy

nom masculin (philanthropie) (uncountable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

to be continued

(la suite sera lors du prochain épisode)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Je déteste quand un épisode de ma série se termine par un « La suite au prochain numéro ! ».

to be continued

(figuré (la suite plus tard) (figurative)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Cela suffira pour aujourd'hui, la suite au prochain numéro.

one day

locution adverbiale (prochainement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Un prochain jour, on sortira au cinéma.

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