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    Dîners (en. Dinners)

    /dine/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A meal composed of several courses, usually taken in the evening.
    We had a romantic dinner at the restaurant.
    Nous avons eu un dîner romantique au restaurant.
    A social event involving a meal.
    They are organizing a dinner to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
    Ils organisent un dîner pour célébrer leur anniversaire de mariage.
    A meal taken by a group of people.
    The dinner was planned for twenty people.
    Le dîner était prévu pour vingt personnes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'dîner', itself derived from the Latin 'disjejunare', meaning to break the fast.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Dinner for two
    An intimate dinner between two people.
    dîner en tête-à-tête
    Candlelit dinner
    A romantic dinner, often with candles.
    dîner au chandelle
    Gala dinner
    Dinner organized for a special occasion, often formal.
    dîner de gala

    Related Words

    Dinner
    Meal taken in the evening.
    dîner
    Lunch
    Meal taken at noon.
    déjeuner
    Supper
    Meal taken late in the evening, often after dinner.
    souper

    Slang Meanings

    Dinner in the city
    We're going for a dinner in the city tonight.
    On va faire un dîner en ville ce soir.
    Dinner with friends
    We're organizing a dinner with friends this weekend.
    On s'organise un dîner entre amis ce week-end.