mois des fiertés
masculine
Pride month in French is mois des fiertés, and mois de la fierté is also common. If unsure, use mois des fiertés. Wiktionary also lists pride.
Meaning: LGBT celebration month (name)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| mois des fiertés | masculine |
| mois de la fierté | masculine |
| pride | feminine |
What does it mean word for word?
mois des fiertés literally means month of the prides.
Which one should you use?
mois des fiertés uses the plural to include the many identities within the community, while mois de la fierté uses the singular. Both name Pride Month. Some speakers also borrow the English word, as in Le Mois de la Pride.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Le Mois de la Fierté is commonly used.
Did you know?
- French activists often pair the term mois des fiertés with visibilité because French political culture places a specific, historical emphasis on the right to occupy public space.
- The French word fierté comes from the Latin feritātem, which originally related to a sense of boldness or intensity.
- While 'pride' is a common English loanword in France, using la Pride often specifically refers to the celebratory parade and party atmosphere rather than the entire month of activism.
Examples in context
- Nous allons célébrer le mois des fiertés.We are going to celebrate pride month.
- Il y a beaucoup d'événements durant le mois des fiertés.There are many events during pride month.
- Le mois des fiertés commence en juin.Pride month begins in June.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are talking about their plans for June.
- LucasQu'est-ce que tu fais pour le mois des fiertés ?What are you doing for Pride Month?
- ChloéJe vais au défilé avec des amis.I'm going to the parade with some friends.
- LucasC'est super, je veux venir aussi !That's great, I want to come too!
- ChloéBien sûr, Lucas, tu es le bienvenu.Of course, Lucas, you are welcome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pride month” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, des, fierté, la, mois, CC BY-SA 4.0.
