No. 7,767 in French
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.
In a sentence
La fête de Samhain marque le début de l'année celtique.
The Samhain festival marks the beginning of the Celtic year.
Here, 'Samhain' is used as a noun for the name of the Celtic festival.
Pendant Samhain, les gens allumaient des feux pour éloigner les mauvais esprits.
During Samhain, people used to light fires to ward off evil spirits.
In this sentence, 'Samhain' signifies the period associated with the Celtic event.
Les traditions de Samhain sont encore observées dans certaines régions.
Samhain traditions are still observed in some regions.
Here, 'Samhain' is referenced as the body of traditions linked to the festival.
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