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    D'août (en. Of august)

    /d‿otu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The month of August is the time for summer vacations for many.
    We are going on August vacation.
    Nous partons en vacances d'août.
    In France, August is often associated with the closure of businesses.
    Many stores are closed in August.
    De nombreux magasins sont fermés en d'août.
    August can also mean the period of summer heat.
    Temperatures are very high during August.
    Les températures sont très élevées durant d'août.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'Augustus', a name given in honor of Emperor Augustus.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    August holidays
    Period of leave during the month of August.
    Vacances d'août
    August heat
    The intense heat characteristic of the month of August.
    Chaleur d'août
    August heatwave
    A weather event where the temperature becomes unbearable.
    Coup de chaleur d'août

    Related Words

    summer
    The summer season, a period that includes the month of August.
    été
    vacation
    Time off or rest during the month of August for many.
    vacances
    work
    Professional obligations often put on hold during this month.
    travail

    Slang Meanings

    August is sometimes used to refer to a break period.
    After July, we are all a bit August.
    Après juillet, on est tous un peu d'août.
    Refers to a person who is enjoying vacation.
    He's in August mode, always relaxed!
    Il est en mode d'août, toujours détendu!