English–French

“fanfare” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fɑ̃faʁ/

Example

Ils ont joué une fanfare pour annoncer le début.

They played a fanfare to announce the beginning.

Illustration for fanfare (fanfare)

How to say “fanfare” in French

“Fanfare” in French is fanfare.

Brass instruments sounding together in a brief, shining signal that gives an event a ceremonial opening.

Full entry for fanfare: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fanfare

Le projet a été lancé en fanfare, puis oublié.

The project was launched with great fanfare, then forgotten.

Tips for using fanfare

  • Sans fanfare means without public fuss or ceremony and is often used figuratively rather than for an actual performance.

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