fête du Travail
Labor Day (May 1st)
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/fɛt dy tʁa.vaj/
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Cultural Note
May 1st is the only French holiday when employers are legally required to give workers the day off. It is tradition to offer sprigs of muguet (lily of the valley) to loved ones for good luck. Street vendors sell muguet everywhere, and anyone can sell it tax-free on this day.
📝 Example Sentences
Le premier mai, c'est la fête du Travail.
May 1st is Labor Day.
On offre du muguet le jour de la fête du Travail.
We give lily of the valley on Labor Day.