Août
August
Language note: The circumflex accent indicates a historical 's' that used to follow the 'u'. Pronounced 'oot'.
Culture note: August is a popular vacation month, with many businesses closing for 'les vacances d'été'.
Context: Marie schedules family reunions during peak summer.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Août
[oot]
August
The eighth month of the Gregorian calendar, typically associated with the peak of summer.
Les vacances scolaires se terminent en Août.
The school holidays end in August.
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