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Le Mardi Gras
Literally meaning 'Fat Tuesday', this is a day of carnival and indulgence before the fasting period of Lent.
Examples in context
Les enfants se déguisent pour le Mardi Gras.
The children dress up for Mardi Gras.
On mange des beignets pendant le Mardi Gras.
We eat donuts during Mardi Gras.
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