French Conversation · Level 27
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French word
fête
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛt/
Meaning
- feminine nounparty
Example
Je prépare une fête ce soir.
I'm organizing a party tonight.
More examples
Après la victoire, les supporters ont fait la fête dans la rue.
After the victory, the supporters had a party in the street.
Core concept
A shared celebration that can range from a private gathering to a public festival.
Common phrases
faire la fête
have a party
organiser une fête
organize a party
fête d'anniversaire
birthday party
Similar words
soirée: A nighttime gathering for socializing through conversation, music, and entertainment.
réception: A formal occasion where guests are hosted with care and ceremony.
apéro: A short, informal gathering for drinks and small snacks.
bal: A formal or social event whose main purpose is dancing to music.
Definition in French
Occasion sociale visant à célébrer un événement ou à réunir des invités pour partager repas et divertissements.
Word origin
The spelling fête preserves a circumflex from older feste, which came through Old French from Latin festum.
Usage tips
- For a formal reception, French often uses réception, while fête remains broader and can include public festivals.