Kilo Lingo

le

masculine

/nɔ.ɛl/

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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

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We are spending Christmas at my parents' this year.

L' installé .

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

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Happy Christmas to you and all your family.

, mangeons .

Every Christmas, we eat as a family at home.

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The Christmas market opens its doors this Friday evening.

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This word is part of lesson 13.