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Fute vs Fete - What's the difference?

fute | fete |

As verbs the difference between fute and fete

is that fute is to whistle while fete is to celebrate (a person).

As a noun fete is

a festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.

fute

English

Verb

(fut)
  • (obsolete) To whistle.
  • ----

    fete

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
  • * 1991 , Treasure Hunting , Treasure Hunting Publications:
  • The final fete of the year was held at the Plymouth Hoe on 20 July, where fine weather and crowds of people ensured much support for local charities and boosted club finds.
  • A feast, celebration or carnival.
  • Verb

    (fet)
  • (usually in the passive) To celebrate (a person).
  • * 1992 , Today , News Group Newspapers Ltd:
  • Danielle Salamon was also four when she was feted as a musical genius in 1953.

    Synonyms

    * celebrate