fête de Noël
The English phrase "Christmas party" is translated into French as fête de Noël.
fête de Noël is used to describe a social gathering held to celebrate the Christmas holiday. This phrase can refer to both a private social gathering and a formal corporate event held during the holiday season.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of fête (party/celebration) and de Noël (of Christmas).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun fête is feminine, so it is preceded by the feminine article la when referring to a specific party. To make the phrase plural, add an s to the word fête.
Did you know?
- While fête means 'party', it can also refer to a 'name day'. In some French traditions, celebrating one's fête is as important as celebrating a birthday.
- In France, the fête de Noël is often preceded by a réveillon, a lavish late-night feast that begins on Christmas Eve.
- The word Noël is a linguistic cousin of the English word 'natal'. Both come from the Latin word nātālis, meaning 'birthday'.
Examples in context
- La fête de Noël a été annulée.The Christmas party was cancelled.This sentence is useful for describing the cancellation of a fête de Noël.Tatoeba #12421182 by zogwarg, translation #10579022 by Hybrid
- Nous avons fait une grande fête de Noël.We had a big Christmas party.This sentence is useful for describing having a big fête de Noël.Tatoeba #9520179 by Micsmithel, translation #9488914 by DJ_Saidez
- Organiseras-tu une fête de Noël chez toi ?Will you have a Christmas party at your home?This sentence is useful for asking if someone will host a fête de Noël at their home.Tatoeba #9520853 by Micsmithel, translation #5705370 by CK
- Nous vous invitons cordialement à notre soirée de Noël.We cordially invite you to our Christmas party.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are talking about their office plans in December.
- NathanTu viens à ma fête de Noël ?Are you coming to my Christmas party?
- EmmaOui, je serais ravie de venir.Yes, I would be delighted to come.
- NathanC'est super, Emma !That's great, Emma!
- EmmaEst-ce que je dois apporter quelque chose ?Should I bring anything?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Noël, de, fête, noël, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
