Fête

Fête

FêTE /ˈfête/
Noun United Kingdom

Village or town fair.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Fu00eate, that is."
"I've never seen such a Fu00eate in all my life."

Etymology & History

British village fair or fundraising event. From French 'fête' (feast). Summer garden fête with stalls, games, tea. Middle-class community tradition. Quintessentially British event.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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