Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun The fifteenth day after a feast day, including both in the reckoning.

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  • noun The fifteenth day after a feast day, including both days in the reckoning.

Etymologies

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French

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Examples

  • I've met a few new friends over the past quinzaine.

    French Word-A-Day: 2010

  • I loved the image that "pollinating their passions" brought to mind! quinzaine - two weeks (about 15) eventuellement - possibly vierge d'expérience - a newbee pavot - poppy

    vivace - French Word-A-Day 2010

  • I shall be looking forward to more stories. une quinzaine = a fortnight (word commonly used in British English)

    vivace - French Word-A-Day 2010

  • * Note that la douzaine (dozen) and la quinzaine (two week period, fortnight) denote specific quantities.

    composite - French Word-A-Day 2010

  • I've met a few new friends over the past quinzaine.

    vivace - French Word-A-Day 2010

  • I've met a few new friends over the past quinzaine.

    vivace - French Word-A-Day 2010

  • Monday, April 26, 2010 at 01:25 PM quinzaine - fifteen or so eventuellement- possibly adv

    vivace - French Word-A-Day 2010

  • Created in the revolutionary year of 1968 by a group of French filmmakers, the Directors 'Fortnight (www. quinzaine-realisteurs.com) is one of the "parallel" festivals that run at the same time as the main feature.

    Asia in Cannes Lina Yoon 2010

  • * Note that la douzaine (dozen) and la quinzaine (two week period, fortnight) denote specific quantities.

    composite - French Word-A-Day 2010

  • This time I'm frozen, eyes-glued to the pastry aisle, wondering about making quiche for a quinzaine.

    French Word-A-Day: 2007

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