バカンス
Meanings
1
holidays; vacation
Loanword from French 'vacances', often implying a leisurely, extended holiday, especially in a resort or abroad. More stylish than 休暇.
from French vacances
My dream is to spend the summer vacation in the south of France.
She took a month-long vacation and traveled around Europe.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉でバカンスを過ごすto spend one's vacation at 〈place〉
I spent my vacation in southern France.
- バカンスに行くto go on vacation
We're planning to go on vacation as a family next month.
- バカンスを取るto take a vacation
I want to take a long vacation this summer.