fête cham·pê·tre \|fātˌshämˈpetr(ə), -shäⁿˈp-, -pāt-, -t(rə)\noun (pluralfêtes champêtres \-tˌsh...tr(ə), ...trə(z), ...t(s)\) Etymology: French, literally, rural festival 1.: a gathering for amusements in a rural setting of members of an 18th century French court costumed as shepherds and shepherdesses 2.: an outdoor entertainment : a large garden party