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fanfare

UK
/ˈfæn.feə/
US
/ˈfæn.fɛr/

Translations

fanfarenoun
fanfares
pl
UK
/ˈfæn.feə/
US
/ˈfæn.fɛr/
fanfareSens musical : courte phrase cérémonielle jouée aux cuivres.
The fanfare announced the arrival of the king at the grand hall.
La fanfare a annoncé l’arrivée du roi dans la grande salle.
battageSens figuré : publicité ou mise en avant excessive, souvent avec ostentation.
The new product was launched with much fanfare, including a large advertising campaign.
Le nouveau produit a été lancé avec beaucoup de battage, avec une grande campagne publicitaire.
Synonyms
parade
celebration
pageantry
ostentation
announcement
trumpet
display
fanfareverb
fanfared
Past Simple
fanfared
Past Participle
fanfaring
Gerund
UK
/ˈfænfeə/
US
/ˈfænˌfɛr/
sonnerSens intransitif : résonner comme une fanfare, notamment aux cuivres.
Trumpets fanfared as the procession entered the square.
Les trompettes ont sonné lorsque le cortège est entré sur la place.
annoncerSens transitif : annoncer ou promouvoir avec éclat, en grande pompe.
The organizers fanfared the opening of the exhibition across social media.
Les organisateurs ont annoncé l’ouverture de l’exposition sur les réseaux sociaux.
Synonyms
flaunt
advertise
promote
blare
proclaim
announce
publicize
tout
herald
trumpet
fanfareadjective
more fanfare
Comp.
most fanfare
Super.
Used attributively before a noun, e.g. "fanfare music".
de fanfareEmploi attributif : qui a le caractère d’une fanfare ou qui convient à une fanfare.
The ceremony began with fanfare music that thrilled the audience.
La cérémonie a commencé avec une musique de fanfare qui a ravi le public.
Synonyms
pompous
resounding
spectacular
flamboyant
trumpeting
celebratory
ceremonial
triumphant
showy
ostentatious

Definitions

fanfarenoun
A short ceremonial tune or flourish played on brass instruments, typically to introduce something or someone important.
The fanfare announced the arrival of the king at the grand hall.
Publicity or advertising, especially when it is excessive or ostentatious.
The new product was launched with much fanfare, including a large advertising campaign.
fanfareverb
(transitive) To announce or publicize with a flourish or ostentatious display.
The organizers fanfared the opening of the exhibition across social media.
(intransitive) To sound a fanfare on brass instruments.
Trumpets fanfared as the procession entered the square.
fanfareadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a fanfare; consisting of or suitable for a fanfare (used attributively).
The ceremony began with fanfare music that thrilled the audience.
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