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 afeast day , including both days in the reckoning.
Etymologies
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Examples
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I've met a few new friends over the past quinzaine.
French Word-A-Day: 2010
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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
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I shall be looking forward to more stories. une quinzaine = a fortnight (word commonly used in British English)
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* Note that la douzaine (dozen) and la quinzaine (two week period, fortnight) denote specific quantities.
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I've met a few new friends over the past quinzaine.
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I've met a few new friends over the past quinzaine.
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Monday, April 26, 2010 at 01:25 PM quinzaine - fifteen or so eventuellement- possibly adv
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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
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* Note that la douzaine (dozen) and la quinzaine (two week period, fortnight) denote specific quantities.
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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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