janvier

January

Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation

/ʒɑ̃.vje/

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Cultural Note

January in France is marked by the Épiphanie (Epiphany) on January 6th, when families share a galette des rois (king cake) containing a small figurine called a 'fève'.

📝 Example Sentences

En janvier, on mange la galette des rois.

In January, we eat the king cake.

Les soldes d'hiver commencent en janvier.

The winter sales begin in January.

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