Hi, why, in the above examples, is it "chaque année" but not "chaque journée"? Many thanks.

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Hi Dave,
In the lesson you flagged we are exploring the use of chaque and tous les for something you do regularly, every ...
However you wont hear a French person say chaque an, they will say, 'tous les ans' or 'chaque année'.
Well spotted though!
The following lesson will explain in what context you will use words like- année, soirée, matinée etc.
https://french.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/when-to-use-an-annee-matin-matinee-jour-journee-soir-soiree-time-unit-vs-duration
Hope this helps!

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Hi Dave,
Which examples are you referring to?

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"Je vais à la gym chaque jour." and "Ils vont en Angleterre chaque année.".....thanks Cécile.

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Thanks Cécile. :)