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carnival

UK
/ˈkɑːnɪvəl/
US
/ˈkɑrnɪvəl/

Translations

carnivalnoun
carnivals
pl
UK
/ˈkɑːnɪvəl/
US
/ˈkɑrnɪvəl/
fête foraine
The town's annual carnival attracted visitors from all over the region.
La fête foraine annuelle de la ville a attiré des visiteurs de toute la région.
carnavalFête populaire précédant le Carême ou, par extension, célébration festive.
The Rio Carnival is famous for its vibrant parades and elaborate costumes.
Le carnaval de Rio est célèbre pour ses défilés hauts en couleur et ses costumes élaborés.
Additional translations
carnavalSens figuré.
Synonyms
fair
pageant
carnivalesque
jamboree
gala
fete
celebration
festival
carnivaladjective
more carnival
Comp.
most carnival
Super.
UK
/ˈkɑː.nɪ.vəl/
US
/ˈkɑr.nə.vəl/
Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘relating to or characteristic of a carnival’.
carnavalesqueRelatif au carnaval.
Bright carnival colors decorated the plaza.
De vives couleurs carnavalesques décoraient la place.

Definitions

carnivalnoun
A public event or celebration, typically held outdoors, featuring games, rides, and entertainment.
The town's annual carnival attracted visitors from all over the region.
A traveling amusement show or circus.
The carnival set up in the parking lot, bringing joy to children and adults alike.
A festive season occurring before Lent in many Christian cultures, involving public celebrations, parades, and masquerade balls.
The Rio Carnival is famous for its vibrant parades and elaborate costumes.
A lively or riotous mixture, display, or event involving great variety.
The market was a carnival of sights, sounds, and smells.
carnivaladjective
Relating to or characteristic of a carnival; festive.
Bright carnival colors decorated the plaza.
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