carnaval

/kaʁ.na.val/
1.
nounmasculineSing

a public festival or parade featuring costumes, floats and music

the carnival season (period of festivities before Lent)

On va se déguiser pour le carnaval de l'école.

We're going to dress up for the school's carnival.

Synonyms:fête, défilé, cortège, bal masqué
2.
nounmasculineSing

chaos, mess, disordered situation

a noisy or ridiculous spectacle

Après l'annonce, c'était le carnaval au bureau.

After the announcement, the office was in chaos.

Synonyms:pagaille, désordre, cirque