No. 1,490 in French

célébrer

To celebrate.

In a sentence

Nous aimons célébrer nos anniversaires en famille.
We enjoy celebrating our birthdays with family.
Here, 'célébrer' means to mark a special occasion with joy or festivities.
Le festival célèbre les traditions anciennes de la région.
The festival celebrates the ancient traditions of the region.
In this sentence, 'célébrer' is used to mean honoring or paying homage to something significant.
Ils ont célébré leur victoire avec un grand banquet.
They celebrated their victory with a grand feast.
Here, 'célébrer' indicates rejoicing or marking a successful outcome.

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