French Conversation · Level 49
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French word
célébration
Pronunciation
IPA/selebʁasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nouncelebration
Example
Nous préparons une célébration ce soir.
We are preparing a celebration this evening.
More examples
La célébration aura lieu au parc.
The celebration will take place in the park.
Core concept
A group gathered around a marked occasion, giving it shared importance through a formal or joyful event.
Common phrases
organiser une célébration
organize a celebration
une célébration en famille
a family celebration
Similar words
fête: An informal party or feast enjoyed with friends or family.
soirée: An evening gathering or party with a warm, intimate atmosphere.
Definition in French
Désigne l'action de célébrer et la réunion ou la cérémonie organisée pour marquer un événement heureux, solennel ou mémorable.
Word origin
French célébration comes through learned borrowing from Latin celebratio, from celebrare, meaning to honor or celebrate publicly.
Usage tips
- Célébration is feminine, so the usual form is une célébration, and its formal tone often contrasts with the more everyday fête.
Other meanings
- ceremonynoun
Opposites
- deuilmourningnoun
- funéraillesfuneralnoun
Related words
- célébrercelebrateverb
- célébrantcelebrantnoun