fete in French
fete in French is kermesse, fêter — fete means a public festival or fair, often held to raise money for charity.
fete in French
kermesse
A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
fêter
(transitive, usually in the passive) To celebrate (a person).
What does "fete" mean?
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noun A public festival or fair, often held to raise money for charity.
"The village fete had a cake stand and a tombola."
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verb To honor or celebrate someone with a special occasion.
"The retiring coach was feted at a dinner in his name."
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fete in a sentence
- The village fete had a cake stand and a tombola.
- Every summer the school holds a fete on the playing field.
- The retiring coach was feted at a dinner in his name.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "fete" in French?
"fete" in French is kermesse, fêter. fete means: A public festival or fair, often held to raise money for charity.
How do you use "fete" in a sentence?
Example: "The village fete had a cake stand and a tombola." In French, "fete" is kermesse, fêter.
Are there other ways to say "fete" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "fete": kermesse, fêter.
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