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festif

English translation of festif

festive

The French word 'festif' is used to describe any event, activity, or atmosphere that is joyful or celebratory, much like the use of 'festive' in English. It is often used in the context of holidays, parties, or other celebratory events.


Example sentences using: festif

Cette soirée est très festive.

English translation of Cette soirée est très festive.

This party is very festive.

The term 'festive' is used here to describe a lively and celebratory atmosphere at a party.

Le décor festif rend l'atmosphère joyeuse.

English translation of Le décor festif rend l'atmosphère joyeuse.

The festive decor makes the atmosphere joyful.

The adjective 'festive' here is used to convey that the decorations are enhancing the celebratory mood.

Nous aimons l'esprit festif de Noël.

English translation of Nous aimons l'esprit festif de Noël.

We love the festive spirit of Christmas.

In this phrase, the term 'festive' is used to denote a joyful and celebratory mood associated with the Christmas season.

Il portait un chapeau festif.

English translation of Il portait un chapeau festif.

He was wearing a festive hat.

The word 'festive' describes a hat that is fun, colourful or otherwise extravagant, often associated with a celebration or party.

Le festif défilé a égayé la ville.

English translation of Le festif défilé a égayé la ville.

The festive parade brightened up the town.

Here 'festive' is used to describe a parade that is merry, colourful, and exuberant.

C'est une période de l'année très festive.

English translation of C'est une période de l'année très festive.

It's a very festive time of the year.

This sentence refers to a time period (like the holiday season) where there's a lot of celebrating and joy.

Elle avait une allure festive.

English translation of Elle avait une allure festive.

She had a festive look.

In this case, 'festive' describes the person's appearance as being bright, joyful and suitable for a celebration.

Les lumières festives ont illuminé la rue.

English translation of Les lumières festives ont illuminé la rue.

The festive lights illuminated the street.

Here 'festive' describes lights that are bright, often colourful, used for the purpose of celebration.

Le festif repas a été apprécié par tous.

English translation of Le festif repas a été apprécié par tous.

The festive meal was enjoyed by all.

In this phrase, 'festive' describes a celebratory or special meal, probably with multiple courses, or associated with a certain holiday or event.

Son attitude festive a amélioré l'ambiance.

English translation of Son attitude festive a amélioré l'ambiance.

Her festive attitude improved the mood.

This sentence indicates that a person's cheerful, celebration-ready demeanor ('festive attitude') can positively affect the atmosphere of a space.

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