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Frimaire

Frimaire

1 9.9
A month in the French Revolutionary calendar that covers parts of November and December
  • noun
  • Archaic
: Frimaire
  • Many new laws were enacted during the month of Frimaire, which is known for its cold weather.

Examples

  • The festival was celebrated each year in Frimaire by the revolutionary government.

  • Many new laws were enacted during the month of Frimaire.

  • Napoleon's rise to power began with the coup of 18 Frimaire.

  • Frimaire is cold.

  • I love Frimaire!

  • The festival was celebrated each year in Frimaire, marking the onset of winter.

  • Napoleon's rise to power is historically noted to have begun on 18 Frimaire.

Surface Forms

Frimaire singular
Frimaires plural

Etymology

Frimaire comes from the French word frimas, meaning 'frost'. So Frimaire was the name for the frosty month in the French Revolutionary calendar, covering parts of November and December.