FÊTE


Meaning of FÊTE in English

(also fete ) / feɪt; NAmE / noun , verb

■ noun

1.

(also fair ) (both BrE ) ( NAmE car·ni·val ) an outdoor entertainment at which people can play games to win prizes, buy food and drink, etc., usually arranged to make money for a special purpose :

the school / village / church fête

2.

( NAmE ) a special occasion held to celebrate sth :

a charity fête

■ verb

[ vn ] [ usually passive ] ( formal ) to welcome, praise or entertain sb publicly

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.