may

• Nom désignant le cinquième mois de l'année dans le calendrier grégorien, et par extension la période du printemps, la jeunesse ou la floraison.

A noun referring to the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, consisting of 31 days and falling between April and June;

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1. The fifth month of the Gregorian calendarA1formal

   The fifth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, consisting of 31 days. In the Northern Hemisphere, May is associated with late spring, blooming flowers, and warming weather; in the Southern Hemisphere, it marks the transition into autumn. The month is named after Maia, a Roman goddess of growth and fertility. Many cultural celebrations occur in May, including May Day (May 1), Mother's Day in various countries, and memorial observances.

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   • We're planning a family vacation for the first week of May.
   • In many regions, the last frost typically occurs in early May.
   • The university graduation ceremony is held every May.
   • She was born on a rainy afternoon in mid-May.
   • Teachers often organize outdoor activities for students in May when the weather improves.