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    Fêter (en. Celebrate)

    /fete/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Celebrate a particular event with festivities.
    We are going to celebrate his birthday this weekend.
    Nous allons fêter son anniversaire ce week-end.
    Pay tribute to something or someone.
    We celebrate our team's victory.
    Nous fêtons la victoire de notre équipe.
    Mark a special occasion with a party.
    They decided to celebrate their wedding in grand style.
    Ils ont décidé de fêter leur mariage en grande pompe.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'festivus', which means 'of feast'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    celebrate in style
    Celebrate ostentatiously.
    fêter en grand
    surprise party
    Organized celebration without the concerned person knowing.
    fête surprise
    celebrate turning 18
    Celebrate reaching the legal age.
    fêter ses 18 ans

    Related Words

    party
    Event where something is celebrated.
    fête
    celebration
    Action of celebrating, paying tribute.
    célébration
    commemoration
    Reminder of a historical event or a person.
    commémoration

    Slang Meanings

    Partying
    We're going to party all night!
    On va faire la fête toute la nuit!
    Having an aperitif
    We're having an aperitif to celebrate the end of exams.
    On se fait un apéro pour fêter la fin des examens.