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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

fete

/feɪt/

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What does fete mean?

noun

  1. A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
  2. A feast, celebration or carnival.

verb

  1. To celebrate (a person).

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IPA pronunciation

/feɪt/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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“This fete of the casting will be a grand ceremony,” said J. T. Maston to his friend Barbicane.
Jules VerneFrom the Earth to the moon; and, round the moonProject Gutenberg ebook #83
The following day was to be a fete day at the kindergarten, the Christmas and New Year festivals combined.
Frank NorrisMcTeague: A Story of San FranciscoProject Gutenberg ebook #165
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The only ascent in the Egypt campaign was that of a tricolor balloon thrown up to commemorate a fete.
Fulgence MarionWonderful Balloon Ascents; Or, The Conquest of the Skies A History of Balloons and Balloon VoyagesProject Gutenberg ebook #899
“And the fete at the English ambassador’s? Today is Wednesday. I must put in an appearance there,” said the prince.
Leo, graf TolstoyWar and PeaceTranslated by Aylmer Maude; Louise MaudeProject Gutenberg ebook #2600
Besides all this Leonardo was busy with other plans for the Duke's amusement, and no court fete was counted successful without his help.
Amy SteedmanKnights of Art: Stories of the Italian PaintersProject Gutenberg ebook #529