feast

• Grand repas abondant, souvent organisé pour célébrer une occasion spéciale ou un événement, comprenant généralement une grande quantité de nourriture et de boissons.

A large, elaborate meal, often celebrating a special occasion or event, typically involving an abundance of food and drink.

1. Large mealB1formalculinary

   A large, elaborate meal, often celebrating a special occasion.

   Festin

   • The wedding feast lasted for hours.
   • They prepared a feast for the holiday celebration.
   • The king hosted a grand feast for his guests.

   Synonymesbanquetcollationdinnerregalerepastspread

   Antonymesfastsnack

2. Religious festivalB1formal

   A day or period of celebration, especially in a religious context.

   Fête religieuse

   • Easter is a major feast in the Christian calendar.
   • The feast of St. Patrick is celebrated on March 17th.
   • Many people attend church services during the feast.

   Synonymescelebrationcommemorationfeast dayfestivalfestivityfeteholy daysolemnity

3. AbundanceB2informal

   An abundant or plentiful supply of something enjoyable.

   fête (sens figuré)

   • The library is a feast of knowledge.
   • The garden was a feast of colors in the spring.
   • The concert was a feast for the ears.

   Synonymesabundancearrayavalanchebonanzacornucopiaplethoraprofusionriotsmorgasbordwealth

• Verbe désignant le fait de prendre un repas copieux et abondant, souvent dans le cadre d'une célébration, ou de profiter de quelque chose en grande quantité.

A verb used to indicate the act of eating a large, elaborate meal, often in celebration, or to enjoy something abundantly.

1. Eat heartilyB1formalculinary

   To eat a large amount of food with great enjoyment, often at a celebration.

   Se régaler, festoyer

   • They feasted on roasted turkey and pumpkin pie.
   • The guests feasted all night at the wedding reception.
   • We feasted on fresh seafood by the beach.

   Synonymesbanquetbingegorgeoverindulgepig out

   Antonymesfaststarve

2. Enjoy abundantlyB2formal

   To take great pleasure in something, especially visually or intellectually.

   Se régaler (de)

   • She feasted her eyes on the beautiful landscape.
   • The audience feasted on the brilliant performance.
   • He feasted on the knowledge from the ancient texts.

   Synonymesrelishsavor