minuit
midnight
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/mi.nɥi/
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Cultural Note
The 'messe de minuit' (midnight mass) on Christmas Eve is a cherished tradition in France, even among those who are not regularly religious. Many French people attend this service before or after their réveillon dinner.
📝 Example Sentences
À minuit, on se souhaite la bonne année.
At midnight, we wish each other a happy new year.
La messe de minuit a lieu le vingt-quatre décembre.
Midnight mass takes place on December 24th.