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    Décembre (en. December)

    /de.sɑ̃bʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The last month of the year.
    Christmas celebrations take place in December.
    Les fêtes de Noël se célèbrent en décembre.
    Period when the days are the shortest in the northern hemisphere.
    It is often very cold in December.
    En décembre, il fait souvent très froid.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'december', which means 'tenth month'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    white December
    A December with a lot of snow.
    décembre blanc
    December celebration
    The various holidays that take place during this month.
    célébration de décembre
    end of the year
    A period of reflection and celebration towards the end of the year.
    fin d'année

    Related Words

    Christmas
    Christian holiday celebrated on December 25.
    Noël
    New Year
    Celebration of the arrival of the new year, on January 1.
    Nouvel An

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to a period of celebration and euphoria.
    December is the month of craziness and parties!
    Décembre, c'est le mois des délires et des fêtes !
    To designate a period of severe cold.
    It's too cold in December to go out without a coat.
    Fait trop froid en décembre pour sortir sans manteau.