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celebrate

/ˈsɛl.ə.breɪt/

To do something special or enjoyable for an important event, holiday, or achievement. It usually involves gathering with family or friends to show happiness and honor the occasion.

Exemples

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1

We celebrate my birthday every year with a big cake and music.

We celebrate my birthday every year with a big cake and music.

2

The nation will celebrate the anniversary of its independence with a parade.

The nation will celebrate the anniversary of its independence with a parade.

3

I just got a promotion, so let's go out and celebrate!

I just got a promotion, so let's go out and celebrate!

Famille de mots

Nom
celebration
Verb
celebrate
Adjectif
celebratory
Apparenté
celebrity
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Celebration' box of chocolates—you share them with friends to celebrate a happy time!

Quiz rapide

Every December, many families ___ Christmas together.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : celebrate

Exemples

1

We celebrate my birthday every year with a big cake and music.

everyday

We celebrate my birthday every year with a big cake and music.

2

The nation will celebrate the anniversary of its independence with a parade.

formal

The nation will celebrate the anniversary of its independence with a parade.

3

I just got a promotion, so let's go out and celebrate!

informal

I just got a promotion, so let's go out and celebrate!

4

Societies often celebrate historical milestones to reinforce collective identity.

academic

Societies often celebrate historical milestones to reinforce collective identity.

5

The company plans to celebrate the successful merger at the end of the quarter.

business

The company plans to celebrate the successful merger at the end of the quarter.

Famille de mots

Nom
celebration
Verb
celebrate
Adjectif
celebratory
Apparenté
celebrity

Collocations courantes

celebrate a birthday celebrate a birthday
celebrate a victory celebrate a victory
celebrate Christmas celebrate Christmas
celebrate success celebrate success
celebrate with friends celebrate with friends

Phrases Courantes

celebrate in style

celebrate in style

a reason to celebrate

a reason to celebrate

celebrate a milestone

celebrate a milestone

Souvent confondu avec

celebrate vs congratulate

You congratulate a person for doing something well, but you celebrate an event or a special day.

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Notes d'usage

Celebrate is a regular verb. It can be used with a direct object (the event) or by itself to mean 'having a party'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'celebrate' when they should use 'congratulate'. Remember: we celebrate the party, but we congratulate the person.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Celebration' box of chocolates—you share them with friends to celebrate a happy time!

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'celebratus', which means 'frequented' or 'kept solemn'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Transitive: celebrate + [event/holiday] Intransitive: Let's celebrate! Regular past tense: celebrated
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Contexte culturel

Family celebrations in many English-speaking cultures involve sharing a meal, giving gifts, and often eating a specific type of dessert like cake.

Quiz rapide

Every December, many families ___ Christmas together.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : celebrate

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