celebrating

UK
/ˈsɛl.ɪ.breɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛl.ə.breɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

celebratingnoun
Gerund used as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of celebrating.
There was exuberant celebrating after the election results were announced.
Il y a eu une célébration exubérante après l'annonce des résultats de l'élection.
celebratinggerund / present participle
Present-participle adjective used attributively (e.g., "celebrating crowd").
The celebrating fans poured into the streets waving flags.
Les fans célébrant la victoire ont envahi les rues en agitant des drapeaux.
celebrateverb

celebrating

Gerund

celebrated
Past Simple
celebrated
Past Participle
celebrating
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɛl.ɪ.breɪt/
US
/ˈsɛl.ə.breɪt/
We plan to celebrate her birthday with a surprise party.
Nous prévoyons de célébrer son anniversaire avec une fête surprise.
Additional translations
fêterSurtout pour une occasion joyeuse ou familiale, registre courant.
honorerPour l’idée de rendre hommage publiquement.

Definitions

celebratingnoun
The act or process of marking a happy or important occasion with festivities.
There was exuberant celebrating after the election results were announced.
celebratinggerund / present participle
Actively engaged in celebration or festive activity.
The celebrating fans poured into the streets waving flags.
celebrateverb
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
We plan to celebrate her birthday with a surprise party.
To perform a religious ceremony or ritual.
The priest will celebrate the mass at noon.
To honor or praise publicly.
The community gathered to celebrate the achievements of the local hero.