holiday in French
holiday in French is fête, jour férié, jour de congé — holiday means a day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
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).
What does "holiday" mean?
-
noun A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
"Thanksgiving is a major holiday in the United States."
-
noun Chiefly British: a period of time off from work or school, especially spent traveling or relaxing.
"They booked a two-week holiday in Portugal."
-
verb Chiefly British: to take time off for leisure or travel.
"They usually holiday in the south of France every August."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
holiday in a sentence
- Thanksgiving is a major holiday in the United States.
- Bonfire night is not an official holiday, but many people celebrate it.
- They booked a two-week holiday in Portugal.
- The children were excited for the summer holidays.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "holiday" in French?
"holiday" in French is fête, jour férié, jour de congé. holiday means: A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
How do you use "holiday" in a sentence?
Example: "Thanksgiving is a major holiday in the United States." In French, "holiday" is fête, jour férié, jour de congé.
Are there other ways to say "holiday" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "holiday": fête, jour férié, jour de congé, vacances, congé.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
