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Gala vs Fete - What's the difference?

gala | fete |

As nouns the difference between gala and fete

is that gala is pomp, show, or festivity while fete is a festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.

As an adjective gala

is celebratory; festive.

As a proper noun Gala

is a type of apple which is a cross pollination between Kidd's Orange Red and Golden Delicious

As a verb fete is

to celebrate (a person).

gala

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Celebratory; festive.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (uncountable) Pomp, show, or festivity.
  • (countable) A showy and festive party.

    • Anagrams

    * ----

    fete

    English

    Alternative forms

    *

    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

    Anagrams

    * English terms derived from French ----