February
February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, following January and preceding March. It is unique for being the shortest month, consisting of 28 days in common years and 29 days in leap years.
Exemples
3 sur 5My birthday is on the tenth of February.
My birthday is on the tenth of February.
The committee will convene to discuss the budget in February.
The committee will convene to discuss the budget in February.
I'm planning a ski trip for February.
I'm planning a ski trip for February.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the phrase: 'February is Really cold' to remember the 'r' after the 'b'.
Quiz rapide
___ is the only month that can have 29 days.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : February
Exemples
My birthday is on the tenth of February.
everydayMy birthday is on the tenth of February.
The committee will convene to discuss the budget in February.
formalThe committee will convene to discuss the budget in February.
I'm planning a ski trip for February.
informalI'm planning a ski trip for February.
The study was conducted between February 2020 and February 2021.
academicThe study was conducted between February 2020 and February 2021.
Please submit your performance reviews by the end of February.
businessPlease submit your performance reviews by the end of February.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
February blues
February blues
leap day
leap day
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day
Souvent confondu avec
January is the first month, whereas February is the second.
Notes d'usage
Always capitalize 'February' as it is a proper noun. Use the preposition 'in' when referring to the month alone (e.g., 'in February').
Erreurs courantes
Many learners forget the first 'r' and spell it 'Febuary'. Also, remember that it must always be capitalized.
Astuce mémo
Think of the phrase: 'February is Really cold' to remember the 'r' after the 'b'.
Origine du mot
From the Latin word 'februarius', named after Februa, the Roman festival of purification held in this month.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
February 14th is celebrated as Valentine's Day in many parts of the world, making the month associated with romance.
Quiz rapide
___ is the only month that can have 29 days.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : February
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