Week-ends
Weekends
Language note: French borrowed the English 'weekend', often hyphenated as 'week-end'.
Culture note: Weekends in France are for leisure and socializing; Sunday lunches with family are especially significant.
Context: Marie plans to relax over the two days when Jean is not working.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Week
[weak]
Week
A period from Saturday to Sunday traditionally.
J'adore les week-ends.
I love weekends.
ends
[ehndz]
ends
The last parts of a week, usually Saturday and Sunday.
J'adore les week-ends.
I love weekends.
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