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Record 1 2014-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
OBS

A usually formal lunch that occurs as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest[, usually around a single event].

OBS

dinner: This word can have different meanings depending on the context. As a synonym of "luncheon," "dinner" refers to a formal meal served around noon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
DEF

Repas officiel à l'heure du midi qui a lieu dans le cadre d'une réunion ou pour recevoir un invité, généralement dans le but de souligner un seul événement.

PHR

Dîner-bénéfice, dîner-causerie, dîner-conférence, dîner de fête.

Spanish

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