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noun

Potlatch

A ceremony amongst certain indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest in which gifts are bestowed upon guests and personal property is destroyed in a show of generosity and wealth.

"The family held a large potlatch to celebrate their daughter's graduation, giving away valuable blankets and carvings to everyone who attended. "

La famille a organisé un grand potlatch pour célébrer le diplôme de leur fille, offrant des couvertures et des sculptures de valeur à tous les participants.

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noun

Repas communautaire, potluck

(chiefly Alaska) A communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share; a potluck.

"Our neighborhood is having a potlatch this Saturday; everyone is bringing a dish to share at the picnic. "

Notre quartier organise un repas communautaire ce samedi ; tout le monde apporte un plat à partager au pique-nique.

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verb

Donner, offrir

To give; especially, to give as a gift during a potlatch ceremony.

"During the celebration, the chief will potlatch blankets and tools to the community. "

Pendant la célébration, le chef offrira des couvertures et des outils à la communauté.

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verb

Célébrer un potlatch, participer à un potlatch

To carry out or take part in a potlatch ceremony.

"The family decided to potlatch to celebrate their daughter's graduation and honor their ancestors. "

La famille a décidé de célébrer un potlatch pour célébrer l'obtention du diplôme de leur fille et honorer leurs ancêtres.

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