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    Réfectoire (en. Refectory)

    [ʁe.fɛk.twaʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A place intended for dining, where members of a community gather to have their meals.
    The monks would meet every day in the refectory to share dinner.
    Les moines se retrouvaient chaque jour dans le réfectoire pour partager le dîner.
    Dining hall in an educational institution.
    The students have their meals in the school's refectory.
    Les élèves prennent leur repas au réfectoire de l'école.
    Space associated with a religious establishment for communal meals.
    The convent's refectory is decorated with ancient frescoes.
    Le réfectoire du couvent est décoré de fresques anciennes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'refectorium', which means 'place of restoration'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lunch in the refectory
    having lunch in the dining hall of an institution.
    déjeuner au réfectoire
    refectory of the monks
    room where monks have their meals.
    réfectoire des moines
    party in the refectory
    festive event organized in the dining hall.
    fête au réfectoire

    Related Words

    cafeteria
    Traditional establishment where meals are served.
    cantine
    meal
    Set of foods and drinks taken at a given moment.
    repas
    community
    Group of people living together.
    communauté

    Slang Meanings

    Gathering place for meals.
    We all meet in the refectory after classes.
    On se retrouve tous au réfectoire après les cours.
    Informal term for a school cafeteria.
    The refectory is crowded at lunchtime.
    La réfectoire est bondée à l'heure du déjeuner.