Festins (en. Feasts)

/fɛstɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A large meal, often organized for a special occasion.

The wedding was celebrated with lavish feasts.

Le mariage a été célébré avec de somptueux festins.

A banquet where one eats abundantly.

Medieval feasts were known for their extravagance.

Les festins médiévaux étaient connus pour leur extravagance.

From the Old French 'feste', meaning 'festival' or 'celebration'.

to have feasts

To organize or participate in hearty meals.

faire des festins

king's feast

A sumptuous meal like one that a king might have.

festin de roi

feasts and pleasures

To enjoy good food and the good things in life.

festins et plaisirs

festival

Celebration or festive event.

fête

celebration

The act of celebrating an important event.

célébration

banquet

A large meal where several people gather.

banquet

To party

This weekend, we are going to party with a feast.

Ce week-end, on va faire la fête avec un festin.

To eat like a pig

After a month of dieting, I had a feast and ate like a pig.

Après un mois de diète, j'ai eu un festin et j'ai mangé comme un cochon.