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    Février (en. February)

    /fe.vʁi.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The second month of the year, consisting of 28 days (or 29 days in leap years).
    February is often the coldest month of the year.
    Le mois de février est souvent le plus froid de l'année.
    Period associated with the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
    In February, the days begin to get longer.
    En février, les jours commencent à s'allonger.

    Etymology

    Latin origin of the word 'februarius', which means 'purification'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Valentine's Day
    Celebration of lovers held on February 14.
    Saint-Valentin
    month of deficiencies
    Expression referring to financial difficulties that may arise after year-end expenses.
    mois des carences
    February 29
    Date that only exists in leap years.
    le 29 février

    Related Words

    leap year
    Year that contains an additional day in February.
    année bissextile
    spring
    Season that follows winter and precedes summer.
    printemps
    winter
    Cold season of the year.
    hiver

    Slang Meanings

    The shortest month.
    February is the shortest month of the year.
    Février, c'est le mois le plus court de l'année.
    Month of the king's cake.
    In February, we still eat king's cakes.
    En février, on mange encore des galettes des rois.