Holî
feminine
Holi in French is Holî.
Holî is used to refer specifically to the Hindu festival of the same name.
Meaning: Hindu festival (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Holî is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- In French-speaking parts of the Indian Ocean, such as Réunion, the term 'Holî' is integrated into local multicultural celebrations, often appearing in local news more frequently than in mainland France.
- If you were describing the act of celebrating in a French sentence, you would use the verb célébrer rather than translating a specific verb for 'playing Holi', as French lacks a single verb for the ritualistic throwing of colors.
- French media sometimes uses the phrase l'explosion de couleurs to describe the festival, turning the physical act of throwing powder into a metaphorical 'explosion of colors'.
Examples in context
- Holî est une fête indienne.Holi is an Indian festival.
- Elle célèbre Holî avec sa famille.She celebrates Holi with her family.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are talking about world festivals at a cafe.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu connais Holî ?Do you know Holi?
- LucasOui, c'est une fête magnifique.Yes, it is a magnificent festival.
- EmmaJe veux y aller un jour.I want to go there one day.
- LucasCe serait une super expérience !It would be a great experience!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “holi” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
