carnival

• Nom désignant une fête publique ou un festival, généralement avec des défilés, de la musique, de la danse et des costumes, souvent organisé avant le Carême.

A noun referring to a public festival or celebration, typically involving parades, music, dancing, and costumes, often held before Lent.

1. Festival with parades and entertainmentA2formal

   A public festival, usually held before Lent, featuring parades, music, dancing, and costumes.

   Carnaval

   • The Rio Carnival is famous for its colorful parades.
   • We went to the local carnival and enjoyed the rides.
   • She wore a beautiful costume to the carnival celebration.

   Synonymescelebrationfairfestivalfetefiestagalajamboreepageant

2. Traveling amusement showA2informalamerican

   A traveling fair with rides, games, and sideshows.

   fête foraine

   • The carnival came to town with a Ferris wheel and bumper cars.
   • Children love to play games at the carnival to win prizes.
   • We spent the whole afternoon at the carnival.

   Synonymesfairfunfair