Août (en. August)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Eighth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
We are going on vacation in August.
Nous partons en vacances au mois d'août.
Period of heat and holidays.
The beaches are crowded in August.
Les plages sont bondées en août.

Etymology

Of Latin origin 'Augustus', in honor of the Roman Emperor Augustus.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the August holidays
The period of leave that occurs during the month of August.
les vacances d'août
in August
Used to indicate that an action takes place in the month of August.
en août
to take a vacation in August
To have significant income during the month of August, often associated with tourism.
faire son mois d'août

Related Words

summer
The season during which the month of August falls.
été
vacation
Free time often taken in the month of August.
vacances
calendar
A system of dates that includes the month of August.
calendrier

Slang Meanings

To escape during the month of August.
This summer, I had a big 'August' by going abroad.
Cet été, j'ai fait un grand 'août' en partant à l'étranger.
To have a relaxing life by the sea during the month of August.
I gave myself an 'August' at the beach.
Je me suis octroyé un 'août' à la plage.