celebrate
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
3 sur 5We celebrate my birthday every year with a big cake and music.
We celebrate my birthday every year with a big cake and music.
The nation will celebrate the anniversary of its independence with a parade.
The nation will celebrate the anniversary of its independence with a parade.
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
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
We celebrate my birthday every year with a big cake and music.
everydayWe celebrate my birthday every year with a big cake and music.
The nation will celebrate the anniversary of its independence with a parade.
formalThe nation will celebrate the anniversary of its independence with a parade.
I just got a promotion, so let's go out and celebrate!
informalI just got a promotion, so let's go out and celebrate!
Societies often celebrate historical milestones to reinforce collective identity.
academicSocieties often celebrate historical milestones to reinforce collective identity.
The company plans to celebrate the successful merger at the end of the quarter.
businessThe company plans to celebrate the successful merger at the end of the quarter.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
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
You congratulate a person for doing something well, but you celebrate an event or a special day.
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'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'celebrate' when they should use 'congratulate'. Remember: we celebrate the party, but we congratulate the person.
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Celebration' box of chocolates—you share them with friends to celebrate a happy time!
Origine du mot
From the Latin 'celebratus', which means 'frequented' or 'kept solemn'.
Modèles grammaticaux
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
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
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traditionA long-established custom, belief, or method of practice pas...
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cakeA sweet food made from a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, and...
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