Mars (en. March)
/maʁ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Third month of the year.
March is the month of spring in the northern hemisphere.
Mars est le mois du printemps dans l'hémisphère nord.
Planet of the solar system.
Mars is known as the red planet.
Mars est connue comme la planète rouge.
Etymology
The word 'mars' comes from the Latin 'Martius', named after Mars, the Roman god of war.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Mars and Venus
Expression describing the differences between men and women.
Mars et Vénus
To be in March
To be in a confusing or messy situation.
Être en mars
Related Words
Martian
Relating to the planet Mars.
martien
Marsupial
Group of mammals that reproduce with a pouch.
marsupial
Slang Meanings
Mars, as a synonym for boredom or monotony.
That movie was a real mars, I fell asleep.
Ce film était un vrai mars, je me suis endormi.
Used to designate a prolonged waiting period.
We waited for that train for a mars.
On a attendu ce train pendant un mars.