General
fete
What does fete mean?
A large organised party with music, food and dancing; the backbone of the Carnival season. Also spelt fête.
"We hitting three fetes this weekend before Jouvert."
Origin
From French 'fête' (feast/festival); central to Trinidadian Carnival vocabulary.
Frequently asked questions
What does fete mean in Trini slang?
It means a big organised party with music, food and dancing, and it's the backbone of the Trinidad Carnival season.
Where does the word fete come from?
It comes from the French word 'fête', meaning feast or festival, and is spelt fête in Trinidad too.
What is an all-inclusive fete?
An all-inclusive fete is one where a single ticket covers unlimited food and drinks, a popular premium format during Carnival.
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