French Word · Intermediate
kermesse
kirmess, fair
Pronunciation: /kɛʁ.mɛs/
Meaning
kirmess, fair
Example
dans les parcs et les stades, on chantait, on dansait, on riait, on organisait de grandes kermesses tonitruantes.
In the parks and stadiums, we sang, we danced, we laughed, we organised raucous fêtes.
Practice tips
- Practice kermesse out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.