Gala (en. Gala)

/ɡa.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Festive event, usually organized to raise funds.
The charity gala helped raise a lot of donations.
Le gala de charité a permis de recueillir beaucoup de dons.
Celebration marked by entertainment activities.
The annual alumni gala will take place this Saturday.
Le gala annuel des anciens élèves aura lieu ce samedi.
Prestigious evening with honored guests.
They were invited to the Academy gala.
Ils ont été invités au gala de l'Académie.

Etymology

The term 'gala' comes from the Italian 'gala', which means feast.

Common Phrases and Expressions

charity gala
Event organized to raise funds for a cause.
gala de charité
alumni gala
Celebration marking the end of studies for students.
gala des diplômés
opening gala
Inaugural ceremony for a specific event.
gala d'ouverture

Related Words

party
A gathering or a celebration.
fête
celebration
An act of celebrating an event or achievement.
célébration
evening
A social event taking place in the evening.
soirée

Slang Meanings

Chic gala
It's a chic gala where you need to wear evening attire.
C'est un gala chic où il faut porter des vêtements de soirée.
Gala in style
This year, the gala in style will be more entertaining than ever.
Cette année, le gala en mode sera plus divertissant que jamais.