love feast

• Repas festif ou réunion joyeuse où l'on partage de la nourriture et de la bonne volonté, souvent utilisé métaphoriquement pour décrire une rencontre chaleureuse et harmonieuse ou un échange de louanges au sein d'un groupe.

A joyful or celebratory gathering where people share food and goodwill, often used metaphorically to describe a warm, harmonious meeting or exchange of praise among a group.

1. A communal meal of fellowshipC1formal

   A meal shared among members of a religious community, especially in early Christian tradition, to express mutual love and unity.

   repas d'agapè

   • The early Christians gathered for a love feast after their service.
   • The church organized a love feast to strengthen bonds among members.
   • Historical texts describe the love feast as a symbol of brotherly love.

2. A gathering of goodwillC1informal

   Any event or meeting characterized by warm, friendly feelings and mutual appreciation.

   fête de la fraternité

   • The family reunion was a true love feast, full of laughter and stories.
   • The conference turned into a love feast of ideas and collaboration.
   • Their annual picnic is always a love feast of shared food and joy.