Le dîner
Example: Le dîner commence à huit heures ce soir au restaurant.
Definition
"Le dîner" refers to the main meal of the evening, typically eaten after sunset, especially in a restaurant or formal setting. It usually involves multiple courses and is considered a significant social or family event, as in the phrase: 'Le dîner commence à huit heures ce soir au restaurant.'
Etymology
The word "le dîner" comes from the Old French 'disner,' which meant the first meal of the day, originally taken at midday. Over time, the meaning shifted to the evening meal, as eating schedules changed. Did you know? This shift reflects changes in daily routines and social customs around meals.
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"Le dîner" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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