rentrée
back-to-school; return (from holidays)
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ʁɑ̃.tʁe/
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Cultural Note
La rentrée is a major cultural moment in France, marking the end of the summer holidays in September. It applies not just to schools but to all of society: new books, films, TV shows, and political agendas all launch at 'la rentrée.' The expression 'la rentrée littéraire' refers to the hundreds of novels published each September.
📝 Example Sentences
La rentrée scolaire a lieu en septembre.
The back-to-school period takes place in September.
Après la rentrée, la vie reprend son rythme normal.
After the return from holidays, life goes back to its normal rhythm.