Definitions
- Referring to a temporary stay in a place for leisure or vacation. - Talking about a short-term residence in a foreign country for study or work purposes. - Describing a period of time spent in a specific location, often with a planned itinerary.
- Referring to a temporary stay in a place, often for rest or recuperation. - Talking about a brief visit or stopover in a place during a journey. - Describing a period of time spent in a specific location, often with a sense of impermanence or transience.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a temporary stay in a place.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a period of time spent in a specific location.
- 3Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Sejour is often associated with leisure or vacation, while sojourn can be used to describe a temporary stay for various reasons.
- 2Duration: Sojourn implies a shorter stay than sejour.
- 3Connotation: Sejour has a more positive connotation, emphasizing enjoyment and relaxation, while sojourn can have a neutral or negative connotation, implying a sense of impermanence or transience.
- 4Usage: Sejour is less commonly used in English than sojourn.
Remember this!
Sejour and sojourn are synonyms that both refer to a temporary stay in a place. However, sejour is often associated with leisure or vacation, while sojourn can be used to describe a temporary stay for various reasons. Additionally, sojourn implies a shorter stay than sejour, and sejour has a more positive connotation emphasizing enjoyment and relaxation.
