vacation
A vacation is a specific period of time during which you do not go to work or school and instead rest or travel. It is commonly used to describe a trip taken for pleasure or relaxation away from home.
Exemples
3 sur 5We are planning a family vacation to the beach this summer.
We are organizing a trip with our family to the seaside during the hot months.
The employee submitted a request for a two-week paid vacation.
The worker asked for fourteen days of leave while still receiving their salary.
I really need a vacation; I've been working way too hard lately.
I seriously need a break because I have been doing too much work recently.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'vacant,' which means empty. When you go on vacation, your chair at work or school is vacant because you are gone!
Quiz rapide
My sister is currently ___ vacation in Italy.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : on
Exemples
We are planning a family vacation to the beach this summer.
everydayWe are organizing a trip with our family to the seaside during the hot months.
The employee submitted a request for a two-week paid vacation.
formalThe worker asked for fourteen days of leave while still receiving their salary.
I really need a vacation; I've been working way too hard lately.
informalI seriously need a break because I have been doing too much work recently.
Research suggests that a brief vacation can significantly reduce student burnout.
academicStudies show that a short period of rest can help students feel less exhausted.
Please note that Mr. Henderson is on vacation and will not be checking his emails.
businessBe aware that the manager is currently away for rest and is unavailable for communication.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
on vacation
currently taking a break or away on a trip
vacation spot
a specific place that is popular for people to visit for holidays
winter vacation
a period of time off during the coldest part of the year
Souvent confondu avec
In American English, 'holiday' usually refers to a single public day off (like Christmas), while 'vacation' is a longer trip. In British English, 'holiday' is used for both.
Notes d'usage
Use 'vacation' primarily when speaking with American English speakers to refer to a trip or extended time off. It is almost always used with the preposition 'on' (e.g., 'on vacation').
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'make a vacation' when they should say 'take a vacation' or 'go on vacation'.
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'vacant,' which means empty. When you go on vacation, your chair at work or school is vacant because you are gone!
Origine du mot
From the Latin word 'vacare', which means 'to be empty' or 'to be free'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In the United States, taking a 'summer vacation' is a deeply rooted tradition for families while children are out of school.
Quiz rapide
My sister is currently ___ vacation in Italy.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : on
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
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