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fête

English translation of fête

party

The French word 'fête' is used to describe a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment, similar to the English word 'party'. It can also refer to a festival or a celebration of a particular event or anniversary. 'Fête' is used in both formal and casual settings.


Example sentences using: fête

Tout le monde s'amuse à la fête.

English translation of Tout le monde s'amuse à la fête.

Everyone is having fun at the party.

In this sentence, 'fête' highlights a social gathering or party where people are enjoying.

C'est la fête de mon frère aujourd'hui.

English translation of C'est la fête de mon frère aujourd'hui.

It's my brother's birthday today.

This sentence implies that today is the speaker's brother's birthday. 'Fête' in this context refers to a celebration, most typically a birthday.

Il s'agit d'une fête surprise pour notre professeur.

English translation of Il s'agit d'une fête surprise pour notre professeur.

It's a surprise party for our teacher.

In this example, the word 'fête' is used to describe a surprise party or event that is being held for teacher.

La fête nationale française est le 14 juillet.

English translation of La fête nationale française est le 14 juillet.

The French national day is the 14th of July.

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Je prépare une fête pour le nouvel an.

English translation of Je prépare une fête pour le nouvel an.

I am preparing a party for the new year.

This sentence expresses the speaker’s plan to organize a new year party. 'Fête' is indicating a social gathering or party.

La fête est sur le point de commencer.

English translation of La fête est sur le point de commencer.

The party is about to start.

In this context, 'fête' is used to indicate an event or party which is about to commence.

J'ai oublié d'apporter mon cadeau à la fête.

English translation of J'ai oublié d'apporter mon cadeau à la fête.

I forgot to bring my gift to the party.

This sentence explains that the speaker forgot to bring their gift to the party. Here, 'fête' refers to a celebration where gifts are typically exchanged.

Après la fête, la maison était un désordre complet.

English translation of Après la fête, la maison était un désordre complet.

After the party, the house was a complete mess.

In this example, 'fête' represents an event or party that led to the house becoming messy.

Les décorations de la fête étaient magnifiques.

English translation of Les décorations de la fête étaient magnifiques.

The party decorations were magnificent.

In this context, 'fête' is used to denote a party where decorations are used to enhance the event's aesthetics.

Nous allons célébrer la fête des mères ce dimanche.

English translation of Nous allons célébrer la fête des mères ce dimanche.

We are going to celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday.

This sentence is about the celebration of a specific holiday, Mother's Day. 'Fête' here refers to a special day or celebration.

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