Noël (en. Christmas)

[nɔɛl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Celebrated on December 25th.
We celebrate Christmas with family.
Nous célébrons le Noël en famille.
The Christmas season, a period of festivities and celebrations.
Christmas decorations beautify the city.
Les décorations de Noël embellissent la ville.
Gifts given during this holiday.
I received beautiful gifts this year.
J'ai reçu de beaux noëls cette année.

Etymology

From the Latin 'natalis', which means 'birth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Merry Christmas
Traditional greeting for the Christmas holiday.
Joyeux Noël
Christmas Eve
Festive dinner celebrated on Christmas Eve.
Réveillon de Noël
Christmas market
Commercial event where Christmas products are sold.
Marché de Noël

Related Words

fir tree
Traditionally decorated tree for Christmas.
sapin
gift
Object given during the Christmas holiday.
cadeau
nativity scene
Representation of the birth of Jesus.
crèche

Slang Meanings

The children's Christmas
The children's Christmas is filled with magic.
Le Noël des enfants est rempli de magie.
White Christmas
We hope to have a white Christmas this year.
On espère avoir un Noël blanc cette année.