French Conversation · Level 10
88 words
French word
saisonnier
Pronunciation
IPA/sɛzonje/
Meaning
- adjectiveseasonal
Example
La demande pour les fruits est saisonnière.
Demand for fruit is seasonal.
More examples
En été, beaucoup d'étudiants acceptent des emplois saisonniers.
In the summer, many students accept seasonal jobs.
Core concept
A service or product that appears for part of the year and then disappears until its season returns.
Common phrases
travail saisonnier
seasonal work
contrat saisonnier
seasonal contract
main-d'œuvre saisonnière
seasonal workforce
Similar words
temporaire: Lasting only for a limited, usually short period.
occasionnel: Happening occasionally rather than on a regular or permanent basis.
passager: Existing or occurring only briefly and not lasting long.
hivernal: Related to or occurring during winter.
Definition in French
Qui est propre à une saison, c'est-à-dire qui apparaît, s'offre ou s'exerce seulement durant une saison.
Word origin
The adjective is formed from saison by adding -ier, a suffix inherited from Latin -arius that commonly forms words describing a connection or function.
Usage tips
- In phrases such as travailleur saisonnier, saisonnier can describe a person employed only during a particular season, not only a product or service.