fête
fête — noun
1. a lively local event, usually outdoors, where people eat, play games, and often
a lively local event, usually outdoors, where people eat, play games, and often raise funds for a cause.
The village fête raised enough money to repair the library roof before winter.
raise money at a village fête
Diya sold lemon cake at the school fête while Niran ran the ring toss.
school fête with stalls and games
We met new neighbours at the church fête and bought jam from their stall.
Summer fête posters promised music, games, and a prize for the best pie.
After lunch, Aoi joined the town fête and won the sack race.
- fair
the nearest everyday word, though less specifically linked to fundraising
- fundraiser
stresses collecting money rather than the fun activities
- bazaar
often focuses more on stalls and sales than on games
文法句型
a school/church/village fête
hold or organize a fête
raise money at a fête
用法筆記
Usually describes a community or school event with stalls, games, and fundraising. Distinguish from sense 2, which is a stylish social celebration rather than a public fair.
常見錯誤
2. a large, elegant celebration, often outdoors, arranged to entertain guests in a
a large, elegant celebration, often outdoors, arranged to entertain guests in a grand way.
The embassy hosted a spring fête on the lawn for visiting artists.
host a fête on the lawn
Christopher arrived late to the rooftop fête but still caught the jazz band.
Lanterns, oysters, and a string quartet turned the garden into a glittering fête.
The hotel's midsummer fête drew diplomats, chefs, and fashion editors from across town.
Élise planned a riverside fête to celebrate the gallery's tenth anniversary.
文法句型
host or hold a fête
a garden or rooftop fête
a fête for guests or visitors
用法筆記
Often appears in formal writing about society events, embassies, or arts circles. Unlike sense 1, it does not suggest games, stalls, or charity activities.
常見錯誤
fête — verb
1. to give someone public praise or a grand welcome in recognition of something the
to give someone public praise or a grand welcome in recognition of something they have achieved.
The city feted the retiring coach with speeches and a brass band.
fete + person + with ceremony
After the rescue, reporters feted Nellie as the hero of the harbour.
fete someone as a hero
The museum feted Xiu at the opening for years of volunteer work.
Fans lined the station to fete the singer after her Olympic performance.
The college will fete its top debaters at a dinner on Friday.
文法句型
fete + person or group
fete + person + for + achievement
be feted by or at + event or institution
用法筆記
Usually takes a person or group as its object and often appears in reports about awards, public ceremonies, or famous guests. The honour may be shown through speeches, dinners, or ceremonial welcome.