fête du Canada
The English phrase "Canada Day" is translated into French as fête du Canada.
fête du Canada refers to the national holiday celebrated on July 1st to mark the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. When using the name in a sentence, it is typical to precede it with the definite article la, such as in la fête du Canada.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase fête du Canada is composed of fête (holiday or feast), du (of the) and Canada (Canada).
How does it change in a sentence?
When wishing someone a Happy Canada Day, the phrase Bonne fête du Canada ! is used. The feminine adjective Bonne is used to agree with the feminine noun fête.
Did you know?
- In Quebec and other French-speaking regions, Bonne fête is also the standard way to say 'Happy Birthday', regardless of the date.
- While fête du Canada is the official name, French Canadians often distinguish it from la fête nationale du Québec, which is celebrated on June 24th.
- The word Canada is actually an Indigenous term. It comes from the Laurentian word kanata, which meant 'village' or 'settlement'.
Examples in context
- Bonne fête du Canada !Happy Canada Day!This sentence is useful for learning how to wish someone a Happy Canada Day using fête du Canada.Tatoeba #7696454 by Maxence, translation #416894 by Scott
- On va célébrer la Fête du Canada demain. Tu viens?We're going to celebrate Canada Day tomorrow. Are you coming?
- La fête du Canada est en juillet.Canada Day is in July.
- Quels sont tes projets pour la fête du Canada ?What are your plans for Canada Day?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are planning their weekend.
- HugoOn va au parc pour la fête du Canada ?Shall we go to the park for Canada Day?
- LéaOui, je veux voir les feux d'artifice.Yes, I want to see the fireworks.
- HugoC'est une bonne idée, Léa.That is a good idea, Léa.
- LéaOn y va ensemble alors !Let's go together then!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Canada, du, fête, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
