holiday in French
holiday in French
fête
A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
jour férié
A day declared free from work by the state or government.
jour de congé
A day declared free from work by the state or government.
vacances
(chiefly, UK, Australia) A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.
congé
(chiefly, UK, Australia) A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.
vacances
(chiefly, UK, Australia) A period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).