What is the French name for a New Year’s Eve dinner or celebration?

The French name for a New Year’s Eve dinner or celebration is Réveillon.

A réveillon is a long, festive meal or gathering held late at night, especially on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. The word comes from the French verb réveiller, meaning “to wake” or “awaken,” reflecting the tradition of staying awake through the night.

A New Year’s Eve réveillon may include champagne, seafood, oysters, foie gras, desserts, and other celebratory dishes, although menus vary widely by region, household, and budget. In contemporary French usage, the term can describe both the meal and the broader social occasion.

Réveillon is not the name of a particular dish. It is also not interchangeable with Bastille Day, France’s national day on 14 July, or Epiphany traditions involving galette des rois. The same word is used for the late-night Christmas meal, so the date must be specified from context.