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    Dînait (en. Had dinner)

    [di.ne]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To eat dinner.
    We dined together every Sunday.
    Nous dînions ensemble tous les dimanche.
    To have the evening meal.
    He was dining when the phone rang.
    Il dînait quand le téléphone a sonné.
    To gather around an evening meal.
    They were dining at their friends' that evening.
    Ils dînaient chez leurs amis ce soir-là.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cenare' meaning to dine, associated with the notion of having a meal in the evening.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    candlelit dinner
    Romantic meal, often by candlelight.
    dîner aux chandelles
    business dinner
    Meal organized for professional discussions.
    dîner d'affaires
    family dinner
    Meal where all family members gather.
    dîner de famille

    Related Words

    dinner
    Main meal of the day, taken in the evening.
    dîner
    dines
    Conjugated form of the verb 'dîner' in the present tense.
    dîne
    diner
    Person who dines.
    dîneur

    Slang Meanings

    To have a good meal with friends.
    We're having a little dinner tonight, it’s going to be great!
    On se fait un dînette ce soir, ça va être top !
    To eat quickly or on the go.
    Tonight, no time to cook, we dine quickly.
    Ce soir, pas le temps de cuisiner, on dîne vite fait.