pont
bridge day (extra day off between a holiday and weekend)
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/pɔ̃/
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Cultural Note
'Faire le pont' is a uniquely French concept: when a public holiday falls on a Thursday or Tuesday, workers take the extra day (Friday or Monday) off to 'bridge' between the holiday and the weekend. Employers often grant this without using vacation days.
📝 Example Sentences
On fait le pont ce week-end, alors on part à la campagne.
We're taking the bridge day this weekend, so we're heading to the countryside.
Le jeudi de l'Ascension permet souvent de faire le pont.
Ascension Thursday often allows for a long weekend.