weekend

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

Verb

To spend the weekend.

Adj

1. Of, relating to or for the weekend.
2. Occurring at the weekend.

Concepts

week-end

fin de semaine

weekend

week

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/wiːˈkɛnd/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From week + end. Originally a Northern England regionalism (see 1903 quotation), in more general use from late 19th century. Compare Saterland Frisian Wiekeneende (“weekend”), West Frisian wykein (“weekend”), Dutch weekeinde (“weekend”), German Low German Wekenenn (“weekend”), German Wochenende (“weekend”).

Phrases

Have you planned your weekend activity yet ?

Avez-vous déjà prévu votre activité de week-end?