ソワレ

noun

soirée; evening party; evening performance

Refers to a formal evening social gathering or an evening performance, such as a concert or theater show. The word carries a sophisticated, often cultural connotation.

from French

• 今こん夜やは大たい使し館かんでソワレが開ひらかれる。

  A soirée will be held at the embassy tonight.

• オペラのソワレのチケットを予よ約やくした。

  I booked tickets for the evening opera performance.

noun

evening dress

Refers to formal attire worn for evening events. This usage is less common and may be considered somewhat dated or specialized, often encountered in fashion contexts.

• 彼かの女じょは美うつくしいソワレを着きてパーティーに現あらわれた。

  She appeared at the party wearing a beautiful evening dress.