fete

CEFRC1

/feɪt/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A public celebration or entertainment event.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A feast, celebration or carnival.

Examples

  • Even the finest fete becomes mere hogs swill.

  • Every village, however small, has its annual fete.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /fɛt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. To celebrate (a person).

  2. A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.

More examples

In context

  • The final fete of the year was held at the Plymouth Hoe on 20 July, where fine weather and crowds of people ensured much support for local charities and boosted club finds.

  • Danielle Salamon was also four when she was feted as a musical genius in 1953.

  • Saxophonist Pete Wareham, his friend and collaborator in Polar Bear and the critically feted groups Acoustic Ladyland and Fulborn Teversham, soon punctures that idea.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

* The noun derives from French fête. Doublet of feast, fiesta, and fest. * The verb derives from French fêter.