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    Saisons (en. Seasons)

    /sɛ.zɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Each of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter).
    The seasons influence the rhythm of nature.
    Les saisons influencent le rythme de la nature.
    Time of year characterized by a type of event, such as the rainy season.
    The festival season is highly anticipated by the locals.
    La saison des festivals est très attendue par les habitants.
    In the field of gastronomy, the harvest period for a specific product.
    Seafood is best during the summer season.
    Les fruits de mer sont meilleurs pendant la saison estivale.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'satio, -onis', meaning 'seed', which led to the idea of sowing and harvesting periods.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mating season
    Breeding period for animals.
    saison des amours
    rainy season
    Time of year when it rains heavily.
    saison des pluies
    tourist season
    Time of year with a significant influx of tourists.
    saison touristique

    Related Words

    spring
    Time of year between winter and summer.
    printemps
    summer
    The hottest season of the year.
    été
    autumn
    Season that follows summer and precedes winter.
    automne
    winter
    The coldest season of the year.
    hiver

    Slang Meanings

    Period when activity is intense, for example in a business.
    It's sale season, everyone is busy.
    C'est la saison des ventes, tout le monde est occupé.
    Ideal moment to do something.
    It's festival season, we have to take advantage of it!
    C'est la saison des festivals, on doit en profiter!