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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

  1. noun The yearly anniversary of the day someone was born.
  2. noun The anniversary of when something (a company, a country, etc.) was founded.

celebration — full definition

  1. noun A gathering or event held to enjoy and mark a happy occasion.
  2. noun The act of expressing joy, pride, or thanks for something.

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