fri

Everyday

1. Fri is the short form of Friday, the day after Thursday and before Saturday. tree →
2. It is used in calendars, timetables, shop opening hours and diaries where there is little space. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life it appears on school timetables, bus times and calendars, such as «Mon–Fri» meaning Monday to Friday, the school or work week. Phrases: «Mon–Fri», «Fri night», «open Mon to Fri».

Examples

• The shop is open Mon–Fri. tree →
• Swimming club is on Fri after school. tree →
• Our timetable says Fri: PE and art. tree →
• See you Fri! tree →
• The library is closed on Fri afternoon. tree →
• The bus runs every hour Mon–Fri. tree →
• Fri is spelling test day. tree →
• Write «Fri» in the box for Friday. tree →

Note

Usually written with a capital F and sometimes a full stop: Fri or Fri. Read it aloud as «Friday», not «fry». Not a word by itself. Other day short forms: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun.