Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dejeuner

Noun

/deɪʒəˈnɜːr/

Definition

A French term meaning lunch, typically referring to a mid-day meal.

Examples

We enjoyed a delicious dejeuner at the quaint café.
At the French restaurant, the dejeuner menu features a variety of exquisite dishes.
Our family dejeuner includes traditional baguettes and cheeses.

Meaning

Dejeuner is the French word for ‘lunch,’ which is usually the meal eaten in the middle of the day. It can also refer to breakfast in some contexts, especially in older usage.