Why are Saints’ days feminine if the saint is masculine?

Stephen B.B2Kwiziq community member

Why are Saints’ days feminine if the saint is masculine?

Why are Saints’ days feminine if the saint is masculine?

Are all feast days feminine?

Asked 1 year ago
Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Stephen, this is addressed in the lesson you linked :

 In French, name days are feminineeven with masculine names. 

It's because they're considered as la fête de = the celebration of that name. 

Therefore, you will always say à la + [name day], or le jour de la + [name day].

Why are Saints’ days feminine if the saint is masculine?

Why are Saints’ days feminine if the saint is masculine?

Are all feast days feminine?

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