half-term

US /ˈhæf.tɜːrm/
UK /ˈhæf.tɜːrm/
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mi-trimestre, vacances de la Toussaint

a short holiday for schoolchildren in the middle of a school term

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The children are looking forward to their half-term break next week.
Les enfants attendent avec impatience leurs vacances de mi-trimestre la semaine prochaine.
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We're planning a trip to the coast during half-term.
Nous prévoyons un voyage sur la côte pendant les vacances de mi-trimestre.
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mid-term breakmid-semester break
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