vacances

les vacances
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
plural noun
a. vacation
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Après une année difficile, Léa a bien mérité ces vacances.After a tough year, Léa really deserved this vacation.
b. holiday
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
(often used in the plural)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Qu’est-ce que tu comptes faire pendant les vacances d’été ?What are your plans for the summer holidays?
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