Usage Note
Fanfare refers to a brass band or marching band, as well as the short musical flourish they play; en fanfare means 'with a fanfare, with great pomp'. The phrase partir en fanfare describes making a noisy, showy departure.
Examples
"La fanfare défilait dans les rues du village."
Natural Translation
The brass band paraded through the village streets.

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