fête — meaning in English
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English meaning
- birthday noun The yearly anniversary of the day someone was born.
- celebration noun A gathering or event held to enjoy and mark a happy occasion.
- feast noun A large, often celebratory meal.
- festival noun An organised series of events celebrating a particular theme, art form, or occasion.
- fiesta noun A festive celebration or party, especially one with cultural or religious roots in Spanish-speaking traditions.
- gala noun A large, festive public celebration or event.
- holiday noun A day set aside for a religious, cultural, or national celebration, often free from work.
- junket noun A trip, especially one paid for by an employer, government, or organisation, that mixes official business with leisure.
- party noun A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.
Senses
fête is used for these senses in English:
- birthday The anniversary of the day on which something is created.
- celebration A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.
- feast A holiday, festival, especially a religious one
- festival An event or series of special events centred on the celebration or promotion of some theme or aspect of the community, often held at regular intervals.
- fiesta A festive occasion.
- gala (uncountable) Pomp, show, or festivity.
- holiday A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
- junket A feast or banquet.
birthday — full definition
- noun The yearly anniversary of the day someone was born.
- noun The anniversary of when something (a company, a country, etc.) was founded.
celebration — full definition
- noun A gathering or event held to enjoy and mark a happy occasion.
- noun The act of expressing joy, pride, or thanks for something.