vacances
vacation / holidays
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/va.kɑ̃s/
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Cultural Note
French workers are entitled to a minimum of five weeks of paid vacation per year. The concept of 'les grandes vacances' (the big holidays) refers to the summer break, typically July-August, when the entire country seems to go on holiday simultaneously.
📝 Example Sentences
Bonnes vacances ! Profitez bien.
Happy holidays! Enjoy yourselves.
Pendant les vacances, nous louons une maison en Bretagne.
During the holidays, we rent a house in Brittany.