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    Banquet (en. Banquet)

    /bɑ̃.kɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A large-scale meal usually organized to celebrate a particular event.
    The wedding banquet gathered more than two hundred guests.
    Le banquet de mariage a rassemblé plus de deux cents invités.
    A social gathering where a hearty meal is served, often with speeches.
    The end-of-year banquet was a great opportunity to meet again.
    Le banquet de fin d'année a été une belle occasion de se retrouver.
    An expensive festive event, usually formal.
    They organized a sumptuous banquet to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
    Ils ont organisé un banquet somptueux pour célébrer leur anniversaire de mariage.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'banquet', diminutive of 'banque', which means 'table' or 'meal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    banquet of honor
    A meal in recognition of a person's merits.
    banquet d'honneur
    to organize a banquet
    To prepare a festive event with a large meal.
    organiser un banquet
    to be at the banquet
    To participate in a large festive meal.
    être au banquet

    Related Words

    banqueteur
    A person who organizes or participates in a banquet.
    banqueteur
    banqueting
    The art or practice of hosting banquets.
    banqueting

    Slang Meanings

    A very hearty or extravagant meal.
    This seafood platter looks like a real banquet!
    Ce plateau de fruits de mer ressemble à un vrai banquet !
    To party with friends around a good meal.
    We had a banquet Friday night at my place.
    On a fait un banquet vendredi soir chez moi.