fete

• Nom désignant une fête ou une célébration publique, souvent en plein air, généralement avec des divertissements, des jeux et des stands de nourriture.

A noun referring to a public event or celebration, often held outdoors, typically featuring entertainment, games, and food stalls.

1. Outdoor celebrationB2formalbritish

   A public event or festival, often held outdoors, with entertainment, games, and food.

   fête en plein air

   • The village fete raised money for the local school.
   • We went to the summer fete and enjoyed the live music.
   • The church fete had a cake stall and a raffle.

   Synonymescarnivalcelebrationfairfestivalfestivityfiestagalajamboree

2. Honoring eventB2formal

   A special event or party in honor of a person or achievement.

   Célébration en l'honneur de quelqu'un

   • A grand fete was held for the retiring professor.
   • The company organized a fete to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
   • The ambassador attended a fete in his honor.

   Synonymesbanquetcelebrationeventfestivityfunctiongalapartyreceptiontestimonialtribute

• Fêter ou honorer quelqu'un avec beaucoup d'éclat, souvent lors d'une célébration publique ou d'un festival.

A verb meaning to honor or entertain someone lavishly, often in a public celebration or festival.

1. Honor or celebrateC1formalbritish

   To honor or entertain someone with a celebration or special event.

   Fêter (honorer par une célébration)

   • The company feted its top salespeople with a lavish dinner.
   • The city feted the returning heroes with a parade.
   • They feted the author at a book launch party.

   Synonymescelebratecommemorateglorifyhonorhonourlaudlionizepraisesalutetoast