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    Janvier (en. January)

    /ʒɑ̃vje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
    January is often associated with New Year’s resolutions.
    Janvier est souvent associé à des résolutions du Nouvel An.
    A cold month in the northern hemisphere.
    In January, temperatures can drop below zero.
    En janvier, les températures peuvent descendre en dessous de zéro.
    A winter holiday period in certain countries.
    Students return to school in January after the Christmas holidays.
    Les élèves reviennent à l'école en janvier après les vacances de Noël.

    Etymology

    The word 'January' comes from the Latin 'Ianuarius', which means 'month of Janus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    January is the month of resolutions.
    It is a time when many people make new decisions.
    Janvier est le mois des résolutions.
    Gardening in January.
    A period for planning gardening activities for spring.
    Jardinage en janvier.
    January sales.
    Major promotions in many stores following the holidays.
    Les soldes de janvier.

    Related Words

    year
    The period of twelve months starting from January 1st.
    année
    winter
    The season that includes the months of December, January, and February.
    hiver
    resolution
    A decision made at the beginning of the year, often related to personal goals.
    résolution

    Slang Meanings

    Janv' (familiar abbreviation for January)
    See you in Janv' for the sales!
    On se voit en janv' pour les soldes !
    January, the month of the blues
    Every year, I feel the January blues.
    Chaque année, je ressens le blues de janvier.