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Pluviôse

Pluviôse

9.9
A month in the calendar used during the French Revolution, roughly January and February, often rainy
  • noun
  • /pluˈviːoʊz/
  • Archaic
: Pluviôse
  • During Pluviôse, frequent rains made travel across the countryside difficult.

Examples

  • The historical letter was dated the 2nd of Pluviôse, Year IV of the Revolution.

  • January and February are part of Pluviôse.

  • Events of Pluviôse often appear in accounts of the French Revolution.

  • What is Pluviôse?

  • In the revolutionary calendar, Pluviôse is known for its heavy rainfall and cold weather.

  • Farmers prepared their fields during Pluviôse to take advantage of the seasonal rains.

  • Many historical events took place in Pluviôse, marking an important time in the Revolutionary calendar.

Surface Forms

Pluviôse singular
Pluviôses plural

Etymology

The word Pluviôse comes from the Latin word pluvia meaning 'rain'. The French Revolutionary calendar used it for the 'rainy' month around January and February, so thinking of the English word pluvial which means 'related to rain' makes the meaning easy to remember.