le

masculine

/nɔ.ɛl/

#641 of 5,000 Core 1000

Translation

Christmas

Word origin

From Old French nael, from Latin natalis (dies) ('day of birth'), referring to the birth of Christ, from natus ('born').

Origin: Latin
Root: natalis
English cognates: Noel, natal, nativity

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Examples

cette .

We are spending Christmas at my parents' this year.

L' .

The Christmas tree is already set up in the living room.

Happy Christmas to you and all your family.

, mangeons .

Every Christmas, we eat as a family at home.

The Christmas market opens its doors this Friday evening.

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This word is part of lesson 13.