English–French
“new year's gift” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/etʁɛn/
Example
Chaque année, mes voisins me donnent des étrennes.
Every year, my neighbors give me New Year's gifts.
How to say “new year's gift” in French
“New year's gift” in French is étrenne.
A small New Year's payment that marks gratitude for regular service.
Example sentences with étrenne
En France, la tradition des étrennes est ancienne.
In France, the tradition of New Year's gifts is an old one.
Tips for using étrenne
- With donner des étrennes, à introduces the recipient, while recevoir des étrennes can take de for the giver.