Déjeuner (en. Lunch)

/deʒø.ne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Meal taken during the morning or early afternoon.

We had our lunch at 12:30.

Nous avons pris notre déjeuner à 12h30.

Time of day dedicated to this meal.

Lunch is often the time when family gathers.

Le déjeuner est souvent le moment où l'on se retrouve en famille.

Dish served for this meal.

Lunch generally consists of an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert.

Le déjeuner se compose généralement d'une entrée, d'un plat principal et d'un dessert.

From the verb "déjeuner," which means 'to break the fast' in Old French.

lunch on the grass

Meal taken outdoors, often in an informal setting.

déjeuner sur l'herbe

business lunch

Meal aimed at discussing professional topics.

déjeuner d'affaires

turnkey lunch

Organized meal fully prepared by an external service.

déjeuner clé en main

breakfast

Meal taken in the morning.

petit déjeuner

To have a nice lunch without worrying about time.

Today, we're going to chill and have a big lunch.

Aujourd'hui, on va chiller et faire un gros déj.

Quick or informal lunch.

I can't stay too long, just a quick lunch.

Je ne peux pas rester trop longtemps, juste un déj vite fait.