Floréal

American  

[flaw-rey-al] / flɔ reɪˈal /

noun

1. (in the French Revolutionary calendar) the eighth month of the year, extending from April 20 to May 19.

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Floréal British  

/ flɔreal /

noun

1. the month of flowers: the eighth month of the French revolutionary calendar, extending from April 21 to May 20

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Etymology

Origin of Floréal

1795–1805; < French < Latin flōre ( us ) of flowers ( flōr-, stem of flōs flower + -eus adj. suffix) + French -al -al ¹

Example Sentences

At the Jacobins and in the convention his preservation was attributed to the good genius of the republic, and to the Supreme Being, whose existence he had decreed on the 18th Floréal.

From History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 by Mignet, M. (François-Auguste-Marie-Alexis)

Citizens," he said, "the 26th of Floréal will be memorable in our history.

From The Insurrection in Paris by Davy (An Englishman)

He addressed Cambacérès, as "citizen consul," and followed the revolutionary method of reckoning time, his letter being dated "the 20th Floréal, of the year 12."

From Queen Hortense A Life Picture of the Napoleonic Era by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

On the 22nd Floréal, the elections were for the most part annulled.

From History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 by Mignet, M. (François-Auguste-Marie-Alexis)

The elections of Floréal in the year VI.

From History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 by Mignet, M. (François-Auguste-Marie-Alexis)