étrenne

== French == === Etymology === Inherited from Old French estreine, inherited from Latin strēna (“good omen, New Year's gift”). Compare Portuguese estreia and Spanish estrena. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /e.tʁɛn/ === Noun === étrenne f (plural étrennes) (obsolete) the first sale of the day made by a shopkeeper, merchant etc. (rare) the first time something is used/worn/done (in the plural) New Year's gift; Christmas present (especially when talking to a child) Et que veux-tu pour tes étrennes? ― And what would you like for Christmas? ==== Derived terms ==== étrenner === Further reading === “étrenne”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012