fête

Definitions of fête
  1. noun
    the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
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    célébration, rite, rituel
    the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
  2. noun
    a group of people gathered together for pleasure
    synonyms: boum
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    mascarade
    a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
    dîner
    a party of people assembled to have dinner together
    réception
    a formal party of people; as after a wedding
    garden-party
    a party of people assembled for social interaction out of doors
    mariage
    a party of people at a wedding
    bal masqué
    a ball at which guests wear costumes and masks
    banquet
    a ceremonial dinner party for many people
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    assemblée
    a gathering for the purpose of promoting fellowship
  3. noun
    a gay festivity
    synonyms: grande bouffe, réjouissances
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    célébration, festivité
    any joyous diversion
  4. noun
    a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
    synonyms: festivités
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    type of:
    aventure
    a vaguely specified social event
  5. noun
    the feast day of a saint whose name one bears
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    la toussaint
    a day commemorating a saint
  6. noun
    an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment
    synonyms: réception
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    festivité, gala, réception, soirée
    an uproarious party
    cocktail
    an afternoon party at which cocktails are served
    bal, soirée dansante
    a party for social dancing
    bal
    a lavish dance requiring formal attire
    type of:
    aventure
    a vaguely specified social event
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