How to Say “Public Holiday” in French and Other Essential French Holiday Terms
Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your go-to Holiday Little Assistant back with another helpful guide. Today we’re tackling a question that pops up a lot: How do you say “public holiday” in French? Whether you’re planning a trip to France, studying the language, or just curious, I’ve got you covered with all the French holiday vocab you’ll need!
So, How DO You Say “Public Holiday” in French?
最常见的翻译是 “jour férié” (pronounced “zhoor feh-ree-ay”). This term refers to official non-working days like Christmas or Bastille Day. But French, like English, has multiple ways to talk about holidays:
- 假日 = 官方公共假日（政府规定的休息日）
- 国庆节 = 国庆节（如 7 月 14 日的巴士底日）
- 孔热 = 休假/休息日（多用于假期）
您应该知道的法国节日术语
Want to sound like a local? Here’s some bonus vocabulary:
1. “Pont” (literally “bridge”): When a holiday falls near a weekend, the French often make a “bridge” by taking the intervening day off too. Clever, right?
2. “RTT”: Reduction du temps de travail – extra days off some employees get
3. “Vacances scolaires”：学校假期（法国有多个区域，假期错开）
法国主要公众假期
While we’re at it, here are some key 假期 在法国：
- New Year’s Day (1er janvier)
- 劳动节（5月1日）
- 欧洲胜利日（5月8日）
- 巴士底日（7 月 14 日）
- 圣诞节（12月25日）
关于法国节日的有趣事实
与一些国家不同，并非所有国家 假期 mean everyone gets off work in France. Some are only observed by certain industries or regions. For example, Alsace gets two extra holidays that other regions don’t have!
好了，各位！现在你可以像专业人士一样谈论法国节日了。记住， “jour férié” is your go-to phrase for public holidays, but the other terms will help you navigate France’s unique holiday culture. Whether you’re chatting with French colleagues or planning a vacation, this knowledge will come in handy.
Faqpro Thanks for reading! Now you’re equipped to handle any French holiday conversation. Got more questions about international holidays? Your Holiday Little Assistant is always here to help!
