la Saint-Jean
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing (e.g., Paris, Charlène).
proper noun
a. Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
Monique vient rester chez nous pour la Saint-Jean.Monique is coming to stay with us for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
b. Québec National Holiday
Les banques seront fermées demain pour la Saint-Jean.The banks will be closed tomorrow for the Québec National Holiday.
a. Saint John's Day
Mes parents vont toujours à l’église le jour de la Saint-Jean.My parents always go to church on Saint John's Day.
b. Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Il y aura une messe spéciale le 24 juin pour la Saint-Jean.There will be a special mass on June 24 for the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist.
c. Midsummer
De nombreuses cultures européennes célèbrent la Saint-Jean, qui a lieu à peu près au moment du solstice d'été.Many European cultures celebrate Midsummer, which occurs around the same time as the summer solstice.
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