la Saint-Sylvestre ?

Sten-Erik B.B1Kwiziq community member

la Saint-Sylvestre ?

How can it be "le repas de la Saint-Sylvestre"? Sylvestre was a man as I understand it?

Asked 3 days ago
Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Stern-Erik, 

the attached lesson covers this. 

It is abbreviated from ‘ le repas de la (fête de) Saint-Sylvestre ‘.

 https://progress.lawlessfrench.com/revision/grammar/which-prepositions-to-use-with-name-days-valentine-s-day

 

Sten-Erik B.B1Kwiziq community member

Amazing, a lesson that covers that precise topic. Thank you for pointing it out!

Sten-Erik B. asked:

la Saint-Sylvestre ?

How can it be "le repas de la Saint-Sylvestre"? Sylvestre was a man as I understand it?

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