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quatorzaine
/katɔʁzɛn/
two-week period
Pendant la quatorzaine, il est recommandé de rester chez soi.
During the two-week period, it is recommended to stay at home.
formal
A period of two weeks, often used in medical or quarantine contexts.
Les voyageurs doivent observer une quatorzaine avant d'entrer dans le pays.
Travelers must observe a two-week quarantine before entering the country.
Commonly used in health and travel contexts, especially during pandemics.
Collocations
observer une quatorzaineto observe a two-week quarantinequatorzaine obligatoiremandatory two-week quarantine
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Contextual Use
This term is often used in official guidelines and health advisories.
Word Origin
From French 'quatorze' (fourteen) + '-aine' (suffix indicating a group or period).
Usage Notes
Primarily used in formal contexts, especially in health and travel regulations.
Word Breakdown
quatorze
fourteen
root-aine
group or period
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