petit-déjeuner /pətˈideʒønˈe/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "breakfast".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Loisirs et Articles Quotidiens

Source term
breakfast
Translation
petit-déjeuner
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".

Dictionary form petit-déjeuner
Article le
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural petit-déjeuners
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le petit-déjeuner
Examples
C'est le petit-déjeuner.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the French Loisirs et Articles Quotidiens.

Example Sentences

Je prends le petit-déjeuner dans la cuisine.

English: I eat breakfast in the kitchen.

A1 · Leisure and Daily Items

Je prends le petit-déjeuner à sept heures.

English: I eat breakfast at seven.

A1 · foodAndDrink

Elle nous prépare un grand petit-déjeuner.

English: She makes a big breakfast for us.

A1 · foodAndDrink

Le petit-déjeuner est mon repas préféré.

English: Breakfast is my favourite meal.

A1 · foodAndDrink

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