This is the 7767th most frequent French word.
samhain
"Samhain" is not a French word; it is of Celtic origin, referring to an ancient festival marking the end of harvest and the beginning of winter.
Here, 'Samhain' is used as a noun for the name of the Celtic festival.
La fête de Samhain marque le début de l'année celtique.
The Samhain festival marks the beginning of the Celtic year.
In this sentence, 'Samhain' signifies the period associated with the Celtic event.
Pendant Samhain, les gens allumaient des feux pour éloigner les mauvais esprits.
During Samhain, people used to light fires to ward off evil spirits.
Here, 'Samhain' is referenced as the body of traditions linked to the festival.