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Le réveillon
This masculine noun comes from the word meaning to wake up, as these meals often last until midnight. It is a cornerstone of French holiday culture.
Examples in context
Le réveillon de Noël dure plusieurs heures.
Christmas Eve dinner lasts for several hours.
Nous organisons un réveillon avec nos voisins.
We're hosting a New Year's Eve party with our neighbors.
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