French Conversation · Level 19
89 words
French word
soirée
Pronunciation
IPA/swaʁe/
Meaning
- feminine nounevening
Example
La soirée était agréable.
The evening was pleasant.
More examples
Bonne soirée !
Have a good evening!
Core concept
The stretch from late afternoon into night, often pictured with people gathering during it.
Common phrases
bonne soirée
have a good evening
une soirée entre amis
an evening with friends
organiser une soirée
organize a party
Similar words
soir: The period when daylight ends and night begins.
fête: An event where people gather to celebrate and have fun.
réception: A formal occasion hosted for invited guests.
dîner: An evening meal.
Definition in French
Période du soir qui suit l'après-midi et, par extension, réunion conviviale organisée pendant cette période.
Word origin
Soirée is formed from soir, meaning evening, with the feminine suffix -ée; soir ultimately derives from Latin serus, meaning late.
Usage tips
- Bonne soirée is a parting wish meaning 'have a good evening', while a gathering is more naturally described with organiser, donner, or faire une soirée.