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These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to celebrations and holidays in France.
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les étrennes
New Year's gifts or presents.
la galette
an almond paste tarte/cake
la fève
A small figurine or a bean
le roi
The king
la reine
The queen
la couronne
A crown
faire sauter
To flip
le Carnaval
2 week-ish season before beginning of lent
les défilés
Parades
le Carême
Lent, a period of fasting before Easter.
les plaisanteries/les blagues
Jokes
les cloches
Bells
la messe
Catholic religious service
le ciel
The sky or heaven.
le muguet
Lily of the valley,
la guerre
War
l'église
Church (Christian)
le Saint-Esprit
The Holy Spirit
le sapin de Noël
Christmas tree
le réveillon
large, late-night meal held shared with family or friends
se souhaiter
To wish (each other )