midsummer

UK
/mɪdˈsʌmə/
US
/mɪdˈsʌmɚ/

Translations

midsummeradjective
more midsummer
Comp.
most midsummer
Super.
UK
/ˌmɪdˈsʌmə/
US
/ˌmɪdˈsʌmɚ/
Used attributively: e.g. "midsummer sun".
de la mi-étéEmployé pour parler de ce qui se situe au milieu de l'été.
The midsummer heat was almost unbearable.
La chaleur de la mi-été était presque insupportable.
midsummernoun
midsummers
pl
UK
/mɪdˈsʌmə/
US
/mɪdˈsʌmɚ/
mi-étéPériode du milieu de l'été, autour du solstice d'été.
The festival is held every year to celebrate midsummer.
Le festival a lieu chaque année pour célébrer la mi-été.
Additional translations
fête de la Saint-JeanFête traditionnelle célébrée autour du solstice d'été dans certaines cultures.
Synonyms
summer solstice
high summer

Definitions

midsummeradjective
Occurring in or characteristic of the middle of summer.
The midsummer heat was almost unbearable.
midsummernoun
The middle of the summer season, typically around the summer solstice.
The festival is held every year to celebrate midsummer.
A period of time around the summer solstice, often associated with traditional celebrations.
In many cultures, midsummer is marked by bonfires and feasting.
A celebration or feast held around the summer solstice.
They lit bonfires to honour the old midsummer of their ancestors.