FÊTE GALANTE


Meaning of FÊTE GALANTE in English

[ ˌfɛt ga'lɒ~t \]

■ noun ( plural fêtes galantes pronunciation same) an outdoor entertainment or rural festival, especially as depicted in 18th-century French painting.

Origin

Fr., lit. 'elegant festival'.

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