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    Toussaint (en. All saints' day)

    /tu.sɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The feast of All Saints' Day is celebrated on November 1st.
    All Saints' Day is a day when we honor the saints.
    La Toussaint est un jour où l'on honore les saints.
    Mass or religious celebration in honor of the saints.
    He attended the All Saints' Day mass at his church.
    Il a assisté à la messe de la Toussaint dans son église.
    Moment of commemoration for the deceased.
    All Saints' Day is also a time to remember deceased loved ones.
    La Toussaint est aussi une période pour se souvenir des proches disparus.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'Omnium Sanctorum' which means 'of all the saints'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    All Saints' Day
    Day of the commemoration of the saints.
    La Toussaint
    Go to All Saints' Day
    Participate in the celebrations of November 1st.
    Aller à la Toussaint
    Day of the Dead
    Term used to evoke the commemoration of the deceased during All Saints' Day.
    Fête des morts

    Related Words

    saint
    Person recognized as possessing a divine quality.
    saint
    deceased
    Person who has passed away.
    défunt
    celebration
    Action of celebrating a special event.
    célébration

    Slang Meanings

    Day of the Dead
    It is often said that All Saints' Day is the Day of the Dead.
    On dit souvent que la Toussaint est la fête des morts.
    All Saints' Day
    November 1st is All Saints' Day.
    Le 1er novembre, c'est le jour des saints.