Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. Which French term is used in English for the time of celebration before Lent?"
...1. Haute couture 2. �lan vital 3. Bon voyage 4. Mardi gras Mardi gras literally translates to 'Fat Tuesday' and is observed on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of the season of Lent. The day is also called Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday in English. The name refers to the practice of eating rich, fatty foods before giving them up for Lent. In many areas around the world, Mardi gras is observed as a season itself, rather than just a single day, and carnivals are held in many locations. The most popular celebration in North America takes place in New Orleans.
