Le dîner
Example: Nous mangeons le dîner ensemble chaque soir.
Definition
"Le dîner" refers to the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening. It is a noun used in French to describe the dinner meal, as in the example phrase, 'Nous mangeons le dîner ensemble chaque soir,' meaning 'We eat dinner together every evening.'
Etymology
The French word "le dîner" originally came from the Old French term 'disner,' which meant to break the fast or have the first meal of the day. Over time, its meaning shifted to indicate the main meal, usually taken in the evening. Did you know? The shift reflects changes in meal patterns across centuries.
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"Le dîner" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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