Passover in French
Passover in French is Pâque, Pessah — Passover means the Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt.
Passover in French
Pâque
The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days are holy days or annual or yearly Sabbaths).
Pessah
The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days are holy days or annual or yearly Sabbaths).
What does "Passover" mean?
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proper noun The Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt.
"The family gathered for a Passover Seder meal."
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Passover in a sentence
- The family gathered for a Passover Seder meal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Passover" in French?
"Passover" in French is Pâque, Pessah. Passover means: The Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt.
How do you use "Passover" in a sentence?
Example: "The family gathered for a Passover Seder meal." In French, "Passover" is Pâque, Pessah.
Are there other ways to say "Passover" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Passover": Pâque, Pessah.
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