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    Soirées (en. Evenings)

    /swaʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A meeting or social event that takes place in the evening.
    I attended many evenings this summer.
    J'ai assisté à de nombreuses soirées cet été.
    A moment of conviviality among friends or family in a relaxed atmosphere.
    Evenings with friends are always a lot of fun.
    Les soirées entre amis sont toujours très amusantes.

    Etymology

    The word 'soirée' comes from the French 'soir', which means 'evening'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    themed evening
    an evening organized around a particular theme.
    soirée à thème
    spend an evening
    spending time in the evening, often with friends.
    passer une soirée
    gala evening
    a festive evening often organized to raise funds.
    soirée de gala

    Related Words

    evening
    The time between the end of the afternoon and the start of night.
    soir
    dance night
    An evening where people dance.
    soirée-dansante
    games evening
    An evening dedicated to board games.
    soirée jeux

    Slang Meanings

    boozy evening
    It was a boozy evening; everyone had a great time.
    C'était une soirée arrosée, tout le monde s'est bien amusé.
    quiet evening
    We had a quiet evening watching movies.
    On a passé une soirée tranquille à regarder des films.