jour férié
public holiday; bank holiday
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ʒuʁ fe.ʁje/
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Cultural Note
France has 11 official jours fériés per year. When a holiday falls on a Thursday or Tuesday, the French often 'faire le pont' (make the bridge), taking the Friday or Monday off to create a four-day weekend.
📝 Example Sentences
Le premier mai est un jour férié en France.
May 1st is a public holiday in France.
La France a onze jours fériés par an.
France has eleven public holidays per year.