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holidays

/ˈhɑləˌdeɪz/ /ˈhɑlədez/

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noun

Jour férié, fête

A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.

Examples :

"Today is a Wiccan holiday!"

Aujourd'hui est un jour férié wiccan !

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noun

Jour férié

A day declared free from work by the state or government.

Examples :

"Schools and businesses are closed on holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. "

Les écoles et les entreprises sont fermées les jours fériés comme Noël et Thanksgiving.

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noun

Vacances

A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.

Examples :

"Many families travel to visit relatives during the winter holidays. "

De nombreuses familles voyagent pour rendre visite à leurs proches pendant les vacances d'hiver.

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noun

Vacances scolaires

A period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).

Examples :

"I want to take a French course this summer holiday."

Je veux suivre un cours de français pendant ces vacances scolaires d'été.

holiday time education

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noun

Vacances

A period during which, by agreement, the usual payments are not made.

Examples :

"a mortgage payment holiday"

un report de paiement hypothécaire

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noun

Manques, défauts

A gap in coverage, e.g. of paint on a surface, or sonar imagery.

Examples :

"The fresh coat of paint looked good overall, but there were a few small holidays near the trim where the old color still showed through. "

La nouvelle couche de peinture avait l'air bonne dans l'ensemble, mais il y avait quelques petits manques près de la garniture où l'ancienne couleur transparaissait encore.

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verb

Prendre des vacances

To take a period of time away from work or study.

Examples :

""My colleague holidays in France every summer." "

Mon collègue prend des vacances en France chaque été.

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verb

Passer des vacances, voyager

To spend a period of time for travel.

Examples :

""My family plans to holiday in Italy next summer." "

Ma famille prévoit de passer ses vacances en Italie l'été prochain.

holiday entertainment time

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noun

Vacances

(usually after possessive) holiday, vacation; time off work, especially if spent travelling away from home

Examples :

"The students enjoyed their school holidays, traveling to visit family. "

Les élèves ont profité de leurs vacances scolaires, voyageant pour rendre visite à leur famille.

holiday time entertainment

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noun

Les fêtes de fin d'année

The season around Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Day.

Examples :

"Where will you be spending the holidays?"

Où allez-vous passer les fêtes de fin d'année ?

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