Memorial Day
The phrase Memorial Day in French refers to the American federal holiday.
In French, the English name for this holiday is used. It is treated as a masculine noun and is preceded by the definite article le to form le Memorial Day.
Meaning: American federal holiday (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using this term in a French sentence, treat it as a masculine noun by using the article le.
Did you know?
- When talking about the act of remembering the dead, French speakers use the term le devoir de mémoire, which translates to 'the duty of memory'.
- In French, un mémorial almost always refers to a physical structure rather than a date on a calendar.
- While le Memorial Day is used for the US holiday, France has its own version called le 8 mai, which commemorates the end of World War II in Europe.
Examples in context
- Qu'est-ce que tu fais le dernier lundi de mai?What do you do on the last Monday of May?
- Il y a un défilé pour le Memorial Day.There is a parade for Memorial Day.
- Nous préparons un barbecue pour le Memorial Day.We are preparing a barbecue for Memorial Day.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their plans for the upcoming long weekend.
- EmmaQu'est-ce que tu fais pour le Memorial Day ?What are you doing for Memorial Day?
- GabrielJe vais voir ma famille, et toi ?I am going to see my family, and you?
- EmmaJe vais à la plage avec mes amis.I am going to the beach with my friends.
- GabrielC'est une excellente idée pour un long week-end.That is an excellent idea for a long weekend.
