fete
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //fɛt//
KK: /fɛt/
noun
Definition
A celebration or festival, often held outdoors, where people gather to enjoy entertainment, food, and activities.
Example
The town organized a grand fete to celebrate the summer season.
Conversation
Are you going to the fete this weekend?
Yeah, I heard it’s going to be a lot of fun!
I hope they have good food at the fete.
I’m sure they will! There’s always something delicious.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
festival
celebration
gala
Antonyms
funeral
mourning
disaster
transitive verb
Definition
To celebrate or honor someone or something with a festival or special event.
Example
They decided to fete their friend on her birthday with a surprise party.
Tense Forms
Past: feted
Past Participle: feted
Conversation
Are you going to the party this weekend?
Yeah, I heard they're going to fete the new gallery opening.
That sounds awesome! I love when they fete local artists.
Root Explanation
Fete → It originates from the Old French word *fête*, meaning a festival or celebration. The word refers to a festive occasion or celebration.
Memory Tip
Imagine a joyful celebration or festival — that's what 'fete' means, coming from the Old French word for a festive occasion.
Visually Confused Words
feste
fet
fee
oflete
fuerte
frette
fewter
fettle