en fête
Britishadverb
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dressed for a festivity
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engaged in a festivity
Etymology
Origin of en fête
C19: literally: in festival
Example Sentences
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London, to borrow a phrase from the legendary Brian Glanville’s narration to the film Goal!, is en fête.
From The Guardian • Jul. 11, 2021
While the oval-ball world has been en fête and its lead acts have been redefining what modern sportsmanship looks and feels like in recent weeks, not everyone’s reputation has been enhanced.
From The Guardian • Oct. 27, 2015
The first impression was of a town en fête.
From With our Fighting Men The story of their faith, courage, endurance in the Great War by Sellers, William Edward
They rushed past villages, through towns en fête and at last, at nine o'clock in the evening, reached the palace of Compiègne.
From Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess by Fischer, Henry W. (Henry William)
"It is very kind of the little ones to be en fête to welcome us, Mrs. Seaton," she said gently.
From The Fortunes of Philippa A School Story by Brazil, Angela
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