This is the 2558th most frequent French word.
fête
"Fête" means "celebration" or "party" in English.
In this sentence, 'fête' is used to mean a party or celebration.
La fête d'anniversaire était très animée.
The birthday party was very lively.
Here, 'fête' refers to a holiday or commemorative occasion.
Nous célébrons la fête nationale avec un grand feu d'artifice.
We celebrate the national holiday with a large firework display.
In this context, 'fête' signifies a festival or cultural event.