English–French
“festive” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛstif/
Example
Nous avons préparé un dîner festif pour son anniversaire.
For his birthday, we prepared a festive dinner.
How to say “festive” in French
“Festive” in French is festif.
A special gathering whose food, decorations, or mood make it feel like a celebration.
Example sentences with festif
La ville organise un événement festif ce week-end.
The city is organizing a festive event this weekend.
Tips for using festif
- Festif usually describes a celebratory atmosphere or character, while animé more broadly means lively and need not involve a celebration.