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No. 9,873 in French

festin

A lavish feast or banquet.

In a sentence

  • Le festin royal avait des plats exquis.

    The royal feast had exquisite dishes.

    The word 'festin' is used here to describe a large and sumptuous meal, often associated with an opulent setting, emphasizing its grandeur.

  • Pour son anniversaire, elle a préparé un petit festin pour ses amis.

    For her birthday, she prepared a little feast for her friends.

    Here, 'festin' refers to a celebratory meal, not necessarily grand, but special and prepared with attention, highlighting its social context and intent.

  • Après une longue journée, un festin de fruits frais était bien mérité.

    After a long day, a feast of fresh fruits was well deserved.

    In this sentence, 'festin' conveys the idea of indulgence or abundance, emphasizing the reward or pleasure derived from enjoying a plentiful amount of something.

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