Important Dates and Holidays covers essential French vocabulary for seasons, months, and major holidays, enabling learners to talk about when things happen and join in cultural celebrations.
- Date & Time: Foundations in expressing dates, days, months, and time.
- French Holidays and Celebrations: Key holiday names and typical customs in France.
- Seasons and Months: Vocabulary for all the seasons and months of the year.
- Birthday & Anniversary: How to say birthday, anniversary, and related expressions.
- A1/A2 French Vocabulary: Common words and phrases for beginners, including date-related terms.
- French Culture: Context on why and how specific holidays are celebrated in France.
Typical Content
- Months of the Year: janvier, février, mars, ... décembre
- Days of the Week: lundi, mardi, mercredi, ... dimanche
- Seasons: le printemps, l'été, l'automne, l'hiver
- Key Holidays: Noël (Christmas), Pâques (Easter), la Fête Nationale (Bastille Day), la Toussaint (All Saints’ Day)
- Common Expressions:
- "When is...?" → C'est quand... ?
- "My birthday is..." → Mon anniversaire est...
- "Happy New Year" → Bonne année
La Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) is celebrated on July 14th.
Les saisons
Le printemps, L'été, L'automne, L'hiver
Anniversaire
Joyeux Noël, Bonne année, Bonnes vacances
Conclusion
Important Dates and Holidays vocabulary lets you participate in conversations about time and celebrate alongside French speakers.
- Master months, seasons, and days to situate events in time.
- Learn holiday names and greetings for key French celebrations.
- Understand cultural context for more meaningful communication.