French Conversation · Level 39
74 words
French word
fêter
Pronunciation
IPA/fete/
Meaning
- verbcelebrate
Example
Nous fêtons son anniversaire ce soir.
We are celebrating his birthday tonight.
More examples
On va fêter Noël en famille.
We are going to celebrate Christmas with the family.
Core concept
People mark an event or honor a person with joyful words, actions, or a gathering.
Common phrases
fêter un anniversaire
celebrate a birthday
fêter Noël
celebrate Christmas
fêter la victoire
celebrate the victory
Similar words
célébrer: To celebrate through a ceremony or formal act, whether religious or private.
faire la fête: To celebrate by hosting or attending a lively party.
Definition in French
Célébrer un événement, une réussite ou une personne par des paroles, des gestes ou des rassemblements exprimant la joie.
Word origin
French fêter comes from fête, which developed through Old French feste and fester from Latin festa, the plural of festum.
Usage tips
- Fêter takes a direct object: fêter son anniversaire, fêter Noël, and fêter une réussite.