A1 noun Neutre

solstice

/ˈsɒl.stɪs/

A solstice is one of the two times each year when the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon. It marks the longest day of the year in summer and the shortest day of the year in winter.

Exemples

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1

Our family always has a barbecue to celebrate the summer solstice.

Our family always has a barbecue to celebrate the summer solstice.

2

The astronomical observation of the winter solstice is vital for climate records.

The astronomical observation of the winter solstice is vital for climate records.

3

The solstice is coming up, so the days will finally start getting brighter.

The solstice is coming up, so the days will finally start getting brighter.

Famille de mots

Nom
solstice
Adjectif
solstitial
Apparenté
sun
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Astuce mémo

Think of the Latin roots: 'sol' means sun and 'stice' means to stand still. At the solstice, the sun seems to stand still before changing direction in the sky.

Quiz rapide

The winter ___ marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : solstice

Exemples

1

Our family always has a barbecue to celebrate the summer solstice.

everyday

Our family always has a barbecue to celebrate the summer solstice.

2

The astronomical observation of the winter solstice is vital for climate records.

formal

The astronomical observation of the winter solstice is vital for climate records.

3

The solstice is coming up, so the days will finally start getting brighter.

informal

The solstice is coming up, so the days will finally start getting brighter.

4

Many Neolithic monuments were built to align with the sun during the summer solstice.

academic

Many Neolithic monuments were built to align with the sun during the summer solstice.

5

The resort's revenue peaked during the annual winter solstice festival.

business

The resort's revenue peaked during the annual winter solstice festival.

Famille de mots

Nom
solstice
Adjectif
solstitial
Apparenté
sun

Collocations courantes

summer solstice summer solstice
winter solstice winter solstice
celebrate the solstice celebrate the solstice
solstice sunset solstice sunset
upcoming solstice upcoming solstice

Phrases Courantes

the return of the light

the return of the light

midwinter solstice

midwinter solstice

midsummer solstice

midsummer solstice

Souvent confondu avec

solstice vs equinox

An equinox is when day and night are of equal length, whereas a solstice is the longest or shortest day.

solstice vs equator

The equator is a physical line around the middle of the Earth, while a solstice is a point in time.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost always used with the modifiers 'summer' or 'winter' to specify which extreme of the year is being mentioned. It refers to a specific date, usually June 21 or December 21.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell the word as 'solstise' or 'soltice'. They also frequently confuse it with 'equinox', which occurs in spring and autumn.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the Latin roots: 'sol' means sun and 'stice' means to stand still. At the solstice, the sun seems to stand still before changing direction in the sky.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'solstitium', from 'sol' (sun) and 'sistere' (to stand still).

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun usually used with 'the' plural form is 'solstices'
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Contexte culturel

The solstice is a major cultural event for many societies, often associated with festivals at sites like Stonehenge in England.

Quiz rapide

The winter ___ marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : solstice

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