16 festive French words
PUBLISHED: 12:38 25 November 2015 | UPDATED: 17:00 25 November 2015

The beautiful Christmas tree takes centre stage inside the Galeries LaFayette department store in Paris © Fotolia
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With the festive season upon us here are 16 different French words to help you get in the Christmas spirit
Joyeux Noël - Merry Christmas
Meilleurs Vœux - Good wishes
Bonne Année - Happy New Year
Joyeuses Fêtes - Happy Holidays
Faire ses cadeaux de Noël - To do one’s Christmas shopping
Père Noël - Father Christmas
Chant de Noël - Christmas carol
Carte de vœux - Christmas card
Sapin de Noël - Christmas tree
Couronne de Noël - Christmas wreath
Bûche de Noël - Yule log
Chaussette de Noël - Christmas stocking
Veille de Noël - Christmas Eve
Réveillon - Christmas Eve dinner
Jour de Noël - Christmas Day
Réveillon / Saint-Sylvestre - New Year’s Eve
Calendrier de l’Avent - Advent calendar
Find out more about Christmas in France and learn more French vocab