die Fete
party
An informal, often cheerful and lively celebration or party. The word is mainly used colloquially.
EXAMPLE
Am Samstagabend machen wir bei mir zu Hause eine kleine Fete.
On Saturday evening we're having a small party at my place.
die Fete
party
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Meanings
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Word origin
'Fete' is a loanword from French ('la fête'), which means 'das Fest' (festival/celebration) or 'die Feier' (celebration). This origin explains the meaning and the rather relaxed, cheerful connotation of the word.
EXAMPLE
Wir organisieren eine Fete zum Semesterende.
We're organizing a party for the end of the semester.
Register: colloquial
The word 'Fete' (party) is used almost exclusively in colloquial language. It sounds more relaxed and informal than 'Feier' (celebration) or 'Party' (party).
EXAMPLE
Kommst du am Freitag zu meiner Fete?
Are you coming to my party on Friday?
Typical verbs
Common colloquial verbs used with 'Fete' (party) are 'eine Fete machen' (to have a party) or 'eine Fete schmeißen' (to throw a party). 'eine Fete veranstalten' (to organize/host a party) sounds somewhat more formal.
EXAMPLE
Mein Nachbar schmeißt schon wieder eine laute Fete.
My neighbor is throwing another loud party.
Compare with
Fete vs Party
party
Party and Fete can refer to the same casual celebration. Party is the neutral everyday term, while Fete sounds more colloquial, sometimes regional or slightly old-fashioned, and often more lively. Party is suitable in a neutral invitation; Fete can work in casual conversation.
Fete
Tom erzählt seinen Freunden, dass die Fete am Samstag um acht beginnt.
Tom tells his friends that the party starts at eight on Saturday.
Party
In der Einladung steht, dass die Party am Samstag um acht beginnt.
The invitation says that the party starts at eight on Saturday.
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