Nous dînons chaque jour.
English: We have dinner every day.
dîner /dinˈe/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "dinner".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Loisirs et Articles Quotidiens
- Source term
- dinner
- Translation
- dîner
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".
| Dictionary form | dîner |
|---|---|
| Article | le |
| Gender/article class | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | dîners |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + le dîner
- Examples
- C'est le dîner.
- 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
Nous dînons à sept heures.
English: We have dinner at seven o'clock.
Maman prépare le dîner pour la famille.
English: Mum makes dinner for the family.
Le dîner est sur la table.
English: Dinner is on the table.
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