French Word · Beginner
Hier
Yesterday
Pronunciation: jɛR
Meaning
The day before today.
Example
Je suis allé au cinéma hier soir.
I went to the cinema yesterday evening.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Hier out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French word.