breakfast
Breakfast is the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the early morning after waking up. It serves to provide the body with energy after a night of sleep.
Exemples
3 sur 5I usually have cereal for breakfast at 7:00 AM.
I usually eat cereal for my morning meal at 7:00 AM.
The hotel provides a complimentary continental breakfast for all residents.
The hotel offers a free light morning meal for all guests.
Wanna grab some breakfast before we head out?
Do you want to get some morning food before we leave?
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Look at the word: 'Break' + 'Fast'. You are literally breaking the fast you had while you were sleeping all night.
Quiz rapide
I usually ____ breakfast at 8:00 AM before I go to school.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : have
Exemples
I usually have cereal for breakfast at 7:00 AM.
everydayI usually eat cereal for my morning meal at 7:00 AM.
The hotel provides a complimentary continental breakfast for all residents.
formalThe hotel offers a free light morning meal for all guests.
Wanna grab some breakfast before we head out?
informalDo you want to get some morning food before we leave?
Research indicates that regular breakfast consumption correlates with higher concentration levels.
academicStudies show that eating a morning meal regularly is linked to better focus.
We should discuss the contract during our breakfast meeting tomorrow.
businessWe should talk about the agreement during our morning meal tomorrow.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
breakfast of champions
an ironic or literal term for a very good meal
bed and breakfast
a small hotel that provides a room and morning food
breakfast in bed
eating the morning meal while still in bed
Souvent confondu avec
Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch eaten later in the morning or early afternoon.
As two words, it usually refers to ending a religious fasting period (like during Ramadan).
Notes d'usage
The word is usually used without 'a' or 'the' when talking about the meal in general (e.g., 'I have breakfast'). An article is used only when an adjective describes it (e.g., 'We had a big breakfast').
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'take breakfast' or 'make a breakfast.' The most natural phrasing is 'have breakfast' or 'eat breakfast.'
Astuce mémo
Look at the word: 'Break' + 'Fast'. You are literally breaking the fast you had while you were sleeping all night.
Origine du mot
Derived from Middle English 'brekefast', which literally means to 'break' the 'fast' of the previous night.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many Western cultures, breakfast is often called 'the most important meal of the day,' though many people now skip it or eat it on the go.
Quiz rapide
I usually ____ breakfast at 8:00 AM before I go to school.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : have
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
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lunch
A1A meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically between breakfast and dinner. It serves as a midday break for nutrition and rest during work or school hours.
vegetables
A1Vegetables are parts of plants, such as roots, stems, or leaves, that people eat as food. They are typically consumed in savory dishes rather than as desserts and are essential for a healthy diet.
dinner
A1Dinner is the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the late afternoon or evening. It is often the largest meal and a time when families or friends gather to talk and eat together.
fruit
A1Fruit refers to the sweet and fleshy part of a plant that usually contains seeds and is edible. It is a common food group that provides many vitamins and is often eaten raw or as a dessert.
delicious
A2Delicious describes food or drink that has a very pleasant and enjoyable taste. It is also frequently used to describe a smell that is highly appealing and makes someone want to eat.
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