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    Fanfare (en. Fanfare)

    /fɑ̃.faʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Musical ensemble primarily consisting of wind instruments and percussion.
    The band played at the opening ceremony.
    La fanfare a joué lors de la cérémonie d'ouverture.
    Brilliant music or noise, often associated with the announcement of something important.
    We heard a fanfare to announce the arrival of the king.
    On a entendu une fanfare pour annoncer l'arrivée du roi.
    A festive gathering where music is played.
    The city band paraded during the carnival.
    La fanfare de la ville a défilé pendant le carnaval.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Italian 'fanfara'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    opening fanfare
    Music played at the beginning of an event.
    fanfare d'ouverture
    to make a fuss
    To provoke unnecessary noise or commotion.
    faire de la fanfare
    military band
    A group of musicians associated with the army.
    fanfare militaire

    Related Words

    parade
    A procession of people, often accompanied by music.
    parade
    celebration
    A party or commemoration of an event.
    célébration
    band
    A group of musicians playing together.
    band

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive noise caused by exuberance.
    The party ended with a bang; everyone was laughing and shouting.
    La fête a fini en fanfare, tout le monde était en train de rire et de crier.
    Too much fuss over something trivial.
    They made a fuss to announce the release of a new product, but it wasn't that important.
    Ils ont fait une fanfare pour annoncer la sortie d'un nouveau produit, mais ce n'était pas si important.