Les vacances
Example: Les vacances d'été sont parfaites pour découvrir de nouveaux hôtels.
Definition
"Les vacances" refers to the period when people take a break from work or school to relax, travel, or enjoy leisure activities. It often involves staying in hotels or other accommodations, making it a key concept in hospitality and tourism during summer or other seasons.
Etymology
The term "les vacances" comes from the Latin word 'vacantia,' meaning 'emptiness' or 'freedom.' It evolved in French to describe a time free from obligations, particularly work or school. Did you know that this word originally implied a sense of emptiness before it gained its positive association with rest and travel?
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"Les vacances" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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