Saison (en. Season)

/sɛ.zɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
One of the four periods of the year, determined by climatic conditions.
Spring is my favorite season.
Le printemps est ma saison préférée.
Period dedicated to a certain activity in a particular field.
The festival season begins in summer.
La saison des festivals commence en été.
Circuit or period of a broadcast, show, or sport.
The season of the series has been renewed for a second year.
La saison de la série a été renouvelée pour une deuxième année.

Etymology

From the Latin 'satio,' which means 'seed' or 'planting.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

rainy season
Period of the year when it rains heavily.
saison des pluies
in high season
During the period of high activity or attendance.
en pleine saison
off-season
Period during which an activity is reduced or nonexistent.
saison morte

Related Words

seasonal (masculine)
Relating to dependent on seasons or lasting only one season.
saisonnier
seasonal (feminine)
Woman who works temporarily according to the season.
saisonnière
seasonality
Seasonal character of a phenomenon.
saisonnalité

Slang Meanings

Period of celebration or intense activity.
It's the season of rumors, everyone is talking.
C'est la saison des rumeurs, tout le monde parle.
Period when things become popular.
It's the season of trends, everyone wants the latest fashion.
C'est la saison des tendances, tout le monde veut la dernière mode.