L'histoire de la Saint-Sylvestre

In France, New Year's Eve is known as la (fête de) Saint-Sylvestre - but why? Below the video you'll find the transcript - click any phrase to read the English and find links to related French grammar lessons.

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KathrynC1Kwiziq community member

Vous avez dit que Saint Sylvestre a vécu très longtemps. Quel age avait-il à sa mort? Merci de votre réponse.

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CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Kathryn,

In the Reader text it tells you :

"Ce qui est sûr .....jusqu'à sa mort -naturelle- en 335 ..."

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KathrynC1Kwiziq community member

Et la date de naissance?

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CécileKwiziq team member

Il serait né à Rome en 280 d'après mes recherches ...

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Vous avez dit que Saint Sylvestre a vécu très longtemps. Quel age avait-il à sa mort? Merci de votre réponse.

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CécileKwiziq team member

Question Debbie?

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