Fete — meaning in English

English meaning

• party noun A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.
• shindig noun A lively, noisy party or celebration.

Senses

Fete is used for these senses in English:

• party A social gathering, usually of invited guests, which typically involves eating, drinking, and entertainment and often held to celebrate a particular occasion. [from 1700s]
• party A gathering of acquaintances so that one of them may offer items for sale to the rest of them.
• shindig A noisy party or festivities.

party — full definition

1. noun A social gathering held for enjoyment, often with food, drink, and entertainment.
2. noun An organised political group that puts forward candidates and policies.
3. noun One of the sides involved in a legal agreement, dispute, or transaction.
4. noun A group of people travelling or working together for a shared purpose.
5. verb To celebrate or socialise, typically with drinking, music, and dancing.

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