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10 Language-to-English DictionariesChandeleur
/ʃɑ̃.də.lœʁ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A French holiday celebrated on February 2nd, known for the tradition of making crêpes.
"On Chandeleur, families gather to make and enjoy crêpes together." - 2
The feast commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple.
"Chandeleur is also a religious observance marking the end of the Christmas season."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Chandeleur' originates from the Latin word 'candela', meaning 'candle'. It refers to the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, celebrated on February 2nd, which historically involved the lighting of candles. Over time, it evolved into a day associated with the making and eating of crêpes in France.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chandeleur" is said worldwide
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Chandeleur
Transliteration: ʃɑ̃.də.lœʁ
"La Chandeleur est célébrée avec des crêpes."
Lichtmess
Transliteration: ˈlɪçt.mɛs
"An Lichtmess essen viele Menschen Pfannkuchen."
Candelora
Transliteration: kan.deˈlɔ.ra
"La Candelora è un giorno per preparare le crepes."
Candelaria
Transliteration: kan.deˈla.ɾja
"En la Candelaria, se hacen crepas en familia."
Candelária
Transliteration: kɐ̃.deˈla.ɾi.ɐ
"Na Candelária, as pessoas costumam fazer panquecas."
मोमबत्ती का पर्व
Transliteration: mombattī kā parv
"मोमबत्ती का पर्व पर लोग विशेष व्यंजन बनाते हैं।"
烛节
Transliteration: zhú jié
"在烛节，人们会吃薄饼。"
촛불 축제
Transliteration: chotbul chukje
"촛불 축제에는 팬케이크를 만듭니다."
キャンドル祭り
Transliteration: kyandoru matsuri
"キャンドル祭りにはクレープを作ります。"
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