Les vacances
Example: Nous partons en vacances à la mer cet été.
Definition
"Les vacances" refers to a period of time when people take a break from work or daily routines to relax, travel, or enjoy leisure activities. It commonly involves traveling to different places for rest or recreation, as in the phrase, 'Nous partons en vacances à la mer cet été.'
Etymology
The French term "les vacances" comes from the Latin word 'vacantia,' meaning emptiness or freedom from occupation. Over time, it evolved to mean a break or holiday period, emphasizing the idea of being free from usual duties. Did you know? The word is related to 'vacant,' highlighting the absence of work during this time.
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"Les vacances" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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