Ascension
Ascension Day
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/a.sɑ̃.sjɔ̃/
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Cultural Note
Ascension Thursday falls 39 days after Easter and is a public holiday in France. Since it always falls on a Thursday, it is one of the most popular occasions for 'faire le pont' — taking Friday off to enjoy a four-day weekend.
📝 Example Sentences
Le jeudi de l'Ascension est un jour férié.
Ascension Thursday is a public holiday.
Beaucoup de Français font le pont de l'Ascension.
Many French people take the Ascension bridge weekend.