festivities in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for festivities in the English»French Dictionary

I.festivity [Brit fɛˈstɪvɪti, Am fɛˈstɪvədi] N U (merriment)

festivity

réjouissance f

the wedding was an occasion of great festivity

le mariage donna lieu à toutes sortes de réjouissances

II.festivities N

festivities npl:

festivities

réjouissances fpl

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Yuletide attr festivities, greetings, spirit

de Noël

jubilee attr festivity, year

du jubilé

let the festivities begin!

que la fête commence!

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festivités

festivities

Fête nationale

France's fête nationale is celebrated annually on the 14th July with nationwide firework displays, street parties, dancing and other local festivities. The date was chosen because of its symbolic significance, commemorating the fall of the Bastille in 1789 which signalled the end of the Ancien Régime.

que la fête commence!

let the festivities begin!

les fêtes de Carnaval

the carnival festivities

festivities in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for festivities in the English»French Dictionary

festivity <-ies> [feˈstɪvəti, Am -t̬i] N

1. festivity pl:

festivity

festivités fpl

2. festivity no pl (festiveness):

festivity

fête f

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festivités

festivities

réjouissance

festivities

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English

From that date bullfighting was included in the festivities.

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The festivities include a day of music, cultural shows, dance performances, talent competition, exhibits, food, guest speakers and rides for kids.

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Therefore, this entertainment center can be used for multi purposes such as using it as a place for festivities or simply as a theater.

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In the symbol, the flame is made up of colourful effervescent elements, reminiscent of festivities experienced in the celebration of the human spirit.

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Traditional festivities known as "barrio fiestas" (district festivals) to commemorate the feast days of patron saints are common.

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Traditional dresses are only worn today during celebratory festivities.

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A rolling series of impromptu street parties and festivities broke out contagiously across the city in a round-the-clock carnival which ran for over a week.

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The dinner is specifically for the year but other doctors and friends are allowed to attend the after-dinner festivities.

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The festivities are characterized by offerings, dances and new clothes.

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In the evening, the torchlight procession marks the first procession of the festivities.

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