easter

• Nom propre désignant la fête chrétienne célébrant la résurrection de Jésus-Christ, ou plus généralement la période associée à cette célébration.

A proper noun referring to a specific holiday, event, or named entity.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Christian holidayA2formal

   A Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox.

   Pâques (fête chrétienne)

   • Easter is one of the most important holidays in Christianity.
   • Many families attend church services on Easter Sunday.
   • The date of Easter changes each year based on the lunar calendar.

   Synonymespaschpascha

2. Secular celebrationA1informal

   A cultural celebration associated with spring, often involving Easter eggs, the Easter Bunny, and family gatherings.

   Pâques (célébration laïque)

   • Children love hunting for Easter eggs in the garden.
   • We decorated eggs for Easter with bright colors.
   • The Easter Bunny brings chocolate treats for kids.