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étrenne

étrenne

See also: étrenné

French

Noun

étrenne f (plural étrennes)

  1. (obsolete) the first sale of the day made by a shopkeeper, merchant etc.
  2. (rare) the first time something is used/worn/done
  3. (in the plural) New Year's gift; Christmas present (especially when talking to a child)
    Et que veux-tu pour tes étrennes? And what would you like for Christmas?