gala

gala

Grande célébration exceptionnelle avec des divertissements, souvent organisée pour récolter des fonds pour une bonne cause.

En anglais simple : A large, special celebration with entertainment, often held to raise money for a good cause.

• We attended a charity gala.
• The annual gala raised money for the hospital.
• Guests wore evening dresses to the gala dinner.

Synonymes : celebration, party

Expressions courantes : a charity gala, gala dinner, attend a gala

compétition de natation

Compétition sportive organisée, notamment avec plusieurs courses de natation.

En anglais simple : An organized sports competition, especially one with several swimming races.

• Our school held a swimming gala.
• She won two races at the gala.
• Three local clubs entered teams in the gala.

Synonymes : meet, competition

Expressions courantes : a swimming gala, a school gala, compete in a gala

apparat, faste

Manifestation éclatante de fête, avec de belles décorations, des vêtements élégants ou des spectacles publics.

En anglais simple : A grand display of celebration, with bright decorations, fine clothes, or public entertainment.

• The court appeared in gala dress.
• The city was in gala for the royal visit.
• Everyone wore gala attire for the ceremony.

Synonymes : festivity, pomp, splendour

Expressions courantes : in gala, gala dress, gala attire