carnaval

Signification

the carnival, last festive occasion before Lent, notably on Shrove Tuesday, marked by a masked parade and/or ball

Genre

♂️ Masculin

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/kaʁ.na.val/

Étymologie

Either from Italian carnevale, from Medieval Latin carnelevale, from caro (“flesh”) + levo (“to lighten, to raise”), or directly from Medieval Latin.
The alternative carne vale (“to flesh/meat, farewell”) is believed to be a folk etymology.