What does chandeleur mean in French?

"Chandeleur" in French means Candlemas. It's a Christian holiday celebrated on February 2nd, marking the presentation of Jesus at the Temple and the purification of Mary.

It's often associated with:

* Candles: Chandeleur literally means "candle lighting". Churches are traditionally lit with candles on this day.

* Pancakes: In France, it's also a tradition to eat crêpes (thin pancakes) on Chandeleur. It's believed that the round shape of the crêpe symbolizes the sun and its return after winter.