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Hanukkah in French

Hanukkah in French is Hanoukka, Hanoucca — Hanukkah means the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, celebrated in November or December, marking the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabees' victory.

Hanukkah in French

Hanoukka
proper noun
(Judaism) An eight-day Jewish festival, starting on the 25th day of Kislev, which commemorates the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem after the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek Syrians.
Hanoucca
proper noun
(Judaism) An eight-day Jewish festival, starting on the 25th day of Kislev, which commemorates the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem after the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek Syrians.

What does "Hanukkah" mean?

  1. noun The eight-day Jewish festival of lights, celebrated in November or December, marking the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabees' victory.
    "Families light one more candle on the menorah each night of Hanukkah."
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Hanukkah in a sentence

  • Families light one more candle on the menorah each night of Hanukkah.
  • Many families exchange small gifts throughout Hanukkah.

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What is "Hanukkah" in French?

"Hanukkah" in French is Hanoukka, Hanoucca. Hanukkah means: The eight-day Jewish festival of lights, celebrated in November or December, marking the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabees' victory.

How do you use "Hanukkah" in a sentence?

Example: "Families light one more candle on the menorah each night of Hanukkah." In French, "Hanukkah" is Hanoukka, Hanoucca.

Are there other ways to say "Hanukkah" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Hanukkah": Hanoukka, Hanoucca.

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