Question 1

What does the French word "surprise-partie" mean?

Accepted Answer

A party given in honor of someone who is supposed not to know that it is taking place.

Question 2

What is the plural of the French word "surprise-partie"?

Accepted Answer

surprises-parties

Question 3

What is the etymology of thr French word "surprise-partie"?

Accepted Answer

Francization of the English 'surprise party' (same meaning), composed of 'surprise' and 'party', an Anglicism (see 'party') for 'celebration'.

Question 4

How do you say "surprise-partie" in english?

Accepted Answer

surprise party

surprise-partie

Etymology