No. 3,531 in French
gala
A formal event or celebration, often involving performances or fundraising.
In a sentence
Le gala de bienfaisance a été organisé au théâtre municipal.
The charity gala was organized at the municipal theater.
Here, 'gala' is used to refer to a formal social event often for fundraising purposes.
Elle a acheté une robe de gala pour l'événement.
She bought a gala dress for the event.
In this sentence, 'gala' is used as an adjective to describe a dress suitable for a formal occasion like a gala.
Nous avons assisté à un superbe spectacle de gala hier soir.
We attended a superb gala show last night.
The word 'gala' refers to an event characterized by formal and outstanding performances or presentations.
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