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    Un jour férié

    What Un jour férié means in French GCSE, as defined for AQA.

    Definition of Un jour férié

    A public holiday where employees are generally not required to work, often coinciding with historical or religious milestones.
    AQA · Topic 4: Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities

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