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Aug 31, 2015·Karambolage en français - ARTE

la rentrée - Karambolage - ARTE

Un journaliste allemand explique avec humour le concept de "la rentrée" en France, un moment clé en septembre où tout le monde revient de vacances et reprend ses activités après une pause estivale. #Rentrée #France #CultureFrançaise
Duration
3.2 mins
Source
Youtube
Level
intermediate
Word Count
405 (223 unique words)
Topics
Vacation Habits
Lifestyle
Location
Culture & Traditions
Education System
Back to School
Paris
France
Transcript
Vocab
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Vocab Notes

01.
la rentrée
the return, the start of the school/academic year

While literally meaning 'the return', in this context, it refers to the period in France when everyone returns from summer vacation, marking the start of a new school year and the resumption of work and other activities.

02.
les grandes vacances
the summer holidays

This literally translates to 'the big holidays' and is used to refer specifically to the two-month summer break in France, usually July and August.

03.
faire sa rentrée
to make one's return, to start the new season/year

This idiomatic expression is used to describe the act of returning to work, school, or politics after the summer break. It signifies a fresh start.

04.
rentrée sociale
social unrest in the fall, back-to-work protests

This expression refers to the period of potential social unrest and protests that often occurs in France in the fall, as people return from vacation and unions voice their demands.

05.
rentrée littéraire
fall literary season

This term refers to the period in the fall when a large number of new books are published in France, often accompanied by literary events and awards.

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