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    Fêtes (en. Holidays)

    /fɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Celebration often marked by gatherings, festivities, and various activities.
    We are going to Pierre's birthday party this weekend.
    Nous allons à la fête d'anniversaire de Pierre ce week-end.
    An occasion to celebrate something special.
    Year-end celebrations are always highly anticipated.
    Les fêtes de fin d'année sont toujours très attendues.
    Festive gatherings, generally outdoors.
    Music festivals attract many participants each summer.
    Les fêtes de la musique attirent de nombreux participants chaque été.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'festum', which means 'feast, celebration'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to party
    To participate in a celebration or have fun.
    faire la fête
    small party
    An intimate or small-scale celebration.
    petite fête
    national holiday
    Official celebration of a country.
    fête nationale
    celebration day
    A day dedicated to celebration.
    journée de la fête
    Mother's Day
    Celebration in honor of mothers.
    fête des mères

    Related Words

    celebration
    The action of celebrating an event.
    célébration
    festival
    A festive event, generally cultural, lasting several days.
    festival
    festivity
    The act of rejoicing, celebration, or entertainment.
    réjouissance
    revelry
    The quality of being festive, joyful atmosphere.
    festivité
    birthday
    The date on which a person's birth is celebrated.
    anniversaire

    Slang Meanings

    To party hard
    We're going to party hard tonight, it's going to be great!
    On va faire la teuf ce soir, ça va être génial!
    To do something awesome
    This party is going to be awesome, get ready!
    Cette fête va envoyer du lourd, préparez-vous!