Le déjeuner
Example: Nous mangeons le déjeuner à midi chaque jour.
Definition
"Le déjeuner" is the French term for the midday meal, commonly known as lunch. It refers to the meal typically eaten around noon, which serves as a break from daily activities to replenish energy and enjoy food with family, friends, or colleagues.
Etymology
The word "le déjeuner" comes from the Old French verb 'déjeuner,' which originally meant 'to break the fast.' Over time, its meaning shifted from the first meal of the day (breakfast) to the midday meal. Did you know that in modern French, "déjeuner" now primarily means lunch, whereas breakfast is called "le petit déjeuner"?
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"Le déjeuner" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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