French word

festin

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛstɛ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfeast

Example

Nous avons partagé un festin hier soir.

We shared a feast last night.

Illustration for festin (feast)

More examples

Pour Noël, elle a préparé un festin pour toute la famille.

For Christmas, she prepared a feast for the whole family.

Core concept

A joyful ceremonial spread where abundant food becomes the focus of the gathering.

Common phrases

  • un festin

    a feast

  • préparer un festin

    prepare a feast

  • faire un festin

    have a feast

Similar words

repas: A general term for a regular meal at home or away.
dîner: The principal evening meal.
fête: A celebration or festive gathering shared with other people.

Definition in French

Grand repas copieux et joyeux, souvent organisé à l'occasion d'une fête ou d'une cérémonie.

Word origin

The French noun festin developed from Italian festino, ultimately deriving from Latin festum for a festival or feast.

Usage tips

  • Festin has a literary or elevated tone, while repas is more neutral for an ordinary meal.

Other meanings

  • banquetnoun

Opposites

  • jeûnefastnoun

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