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    Repas (en. Meal)

    /ʁə.pa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of feeding oneself, a set of dishes taken during a specific occasion.
    We shared a delicious meal with the family.
    Nous avons partagé un délicieux repas en famille.
    Each serving of food in the context of a regular diet.
    Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
    Le petit-déjeuner est le repas le plus important de la journée.
    Dinner or lunch that can be taken at a restaurant or at home.
    They reserved a table for a romantic meal.
    Ils ont réservé une table pour un repas romantique.

    Etymology

    The word 'meal' comes from the Latin 'repassus', which means 'to recover' or 'to eat again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a hearty meal
    a rich and nourishing meal.
    un repas copieux
    prepare a meal
    to cook a dish or a set of dishes.
    préparer un repas
    share a meal
    to eat together with other people.
    partager un repas
    takeout meal
    food meant to be consumed outside of the place of preparation.
    repas à emporter

    Related Words

    cuisine
    The set of techniques and preparations of dishes.
    cuisine
    festive meal
    Meal prepared for a special celebration.
    repas de fête
    snack
    A light meal between the main meals.
    collation
    main dish
    The most substantial dish of a meal.
    plat principal

    Slang Meanings

    Eating quickly.
    We're going to have a 'fast' meal before the movie.
    On va se faire un 'fast' repas avant le film.
    Meal of little value or simple.
    It was a 'basic' meal, just pasta.
    C'était un repas 'basique', juste des pâtes.