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    Foire (en. Fair)

    /fwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An event where merchants gather to sell and buy products.
    The Lyon fair attracts thousands of visitors each year.
    La foire de Lyon attire chaque année des milliers de visiteurs.
    A large celebration or festival featuring recreational activities.
    The autumn fair offers rides and games for children.
    La foire d'automne propose des manèges et des jeux pour les enfants.
    A market specialized in a particular field.
    The book fair is an ideal place to meet authors.
    La foire du livre est un lieu idéal pour rencontrer des auteurs.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'festa', specifically referring to a festival or market.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hold a fair
    Organizing a large-scale event with various activities.
    faire une foire
    frequently asked questions
    Information section highlighting frequently asked questions.
    foire aux questions
    free-for-all
    Situation of great confusion or struggle to obtain something.
    foire d'empoigne

    Related Words

    celebration
    Social or cultural celebration.
    fête
    exhibition
    Public display of products or art.
    exposition
    show
    Commercial or cultural event.
    salon

    Slang Meanings

    free-for-all
    During the ticket sale, it was a real free-for-all.
    Lors de la vente des billets, c'était une véritable foire d'empoigne.
    It's chaos!
    When everyone talks at once, I think it's chaos!
    Quand tout le monde parle en même temps, je me dis que c'est la foire!