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    Déjeuné (en. Lunch)

    /deʒəne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Meal that is eaten in the morning.
    French breakfast often consists of bread and coffee.
    Le déjeuné français se compose souvent de pain et de café.
    The time when one has the morning meal.
    We have an appointment before breakfast.
    Nous avons un rendez-vous avant le déjeuné.
    The food served in the morning.
    She prepared a hearty breakfast with eggs and bacon.
    Elle a préparé un déjeuné copieux avec des œufs et du bacon.

    Etymology

    From the verb déjeuner, derived from the Latin 'disjejunare' which means 'to break the fast'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    have breakfast
    To eat the morning meal.
    prendre le déjeuné
    continental breakfast
    A type of light breakfast with bread, pastries, and coffee.
    déjeuné continental
    brunch
    A meal that combines breakfast and lunch, often taken at the end of the morning.
    déjeuné brunch

    Related Words

    déjeuner
    Meal eaten during the day, typically between noon and two o'clock.
    déjeuner
    fasting
    Period during which one does not eat.
    jeûne
    meal
    Food taken at a specific time of the day.
    repas

    Slang Meanings

    Small coffees or croissants taken on the go.
    I'm having a quick breakfast before going to work.
    Je fais un déjeuné express avant d'aller travailler.
    Breakfast taken in a hurry.
    This morning, I had to have a quick breakfast.
    Ce matin, j'ai dû faire un déjeuné vite fait.