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    Vacances (en. Vacation)

    /va.kɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Time spent on leisure, travel, or recreational activities.
    We go on vacation by the sea every summer.
    Nous partons en vacances à la mer chaque été.
    Leave granted by an employer to its employees.
    Summer vacations start in July.
    Les vacances d'été commencent en juillet.
    Interruption of usual activities, often related to schooling.
    Students eagerly await school vacations.
    Les élèves attendent avec impatience les vacances scolaires.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vacantia', which means 'empty, unoccupied'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    go on vacation
    To leave in order to enjoy a leisure stay.
    partir en vacances
    summer vacation
    Vacation period during the summer, often synonymous with leisure and travel.
    vacances d'été
    take a vacation
    To take time for rest or travel.
    prendre des vacances

    Related Words

    leave
    Time granted to rest or be absent from work.
    congé
    getaway
    Quick outing or trip for pleasure.
    escapade
    leisure
    Free time devoted to recreational activities.
    loisir

    Slang Meanings

    take off
    For vacation, I'm going to take off to the south.
    Pour les vacances, je vais me faire la malle vers le sud.
    escape
    We decided to escape for a few days for vacation.
    On a décidé de s’échapper quelques jours pour les vacances.
    schedule a vacation
    They are going to schedule a vacation in August.
    Ils vont caler des vacances au mois d'août.