Christmas en français: Festive Vocabulary

Hoping to impress this festive season? Then why not try a few of our choicest French Christmas words and phrases!

This year, we’re dreaming of…

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Discover more festival vocabulary in Part Two!

Do you have any favourite Christmas words, phrases or expressions? We’d love to hear them! Tell us in a comment below, or tweet us: @MaVieFrancaise, #MyFrenchChristmas.

Image credits:
1. Advent calendar, by FergieFam007 on Flickr
2. Snow Ball, by masev on Flickr
3. Shepherd, by CaféFroid on Flickr
4. Hannah Duke
5. In a Greenwich junk shop, by DG Jones on Flickr
6. Ribbons II, by swimparallel on Flickr
 
Note: This popular article has been refreshed and republished late in 2021
By Published On: Dec 25, 20219 Comments on Christmas en français: Festive Vocabulary

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Hannah Duke

“I’m a Melbourne-based journalist, editor, photographer, and blogger dreaming of la vie européenne. I love all things French except for the pigeons: film, food, literature, fashion, and I indulge in this passion as often as possible! Find me on Twitter, or Google+.”

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9 Comments

  1. Sarah Taylor Dec 6, 2012 at 4:13 AM - Reply

    This piece is gorgeous – thanks Hannah!
    I particularly like the word for snowman – un bonhomme de neige (so much more fun in French than English)!

  2. Hannah Duke Dec 6, 2012 at 10:44 AM - Reply

    It’s such a good word isn’t it! Glad you enjoyed it, merci Sarah. 🙂

  3. Rosemary Kneipp Dec 7, 2012 at 1:28 AM - Reply

    “Réveillon” is an interesting word because it includes the idea of staying awake. It’s also used for celebrating New Year.

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