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fete

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Noun — A public festival or fair, often held to raise money for charity.

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How to use fete

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village fete feted as a hero

Etymology

From French fête ("feast, celebration"); a doublet of feast and fiesta.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fete” mean?

The word “fete” means a public festival or fair, often held to raise money for charity. In plain terms, a festival or celebration, or to celebrate someone publicly.

How do you pronounce “fete”?

“Fete” is pronounced fayt (/feɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “fete” in a sentence?

Here is “fete” used in a sentence: “The village fete had a cake stand and a tombola.”

What part of speech is “fete”?

Depending on how it is used, “fete” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “fete” come from?

The word “fete” comes from French. From French fête ("feast, celebration"); a doublet of feast and fiesta.

How many meanings does “fete” have?

“Fete” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a public festival or fair, often held to raise money for charity.

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