L'histoire de la Saint-Sylvestre

Written by Qualified French Expert Aurélie Drouard , HKH, Licence d'anglais LLCE

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In France, New Year's Eve is known as la (fête de) Saint-Sylvestre - but why? Below the video you'll find the transcript - click any phrase to read the English and find links to related French grammar lessons.

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