B2 adjective Neutre

brunch

/brʌntʃ/

A meal eaten in the late morning that combines elements of breakfast and lunch, typically served between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. It is characteristically social and leisurely, often replacing both the first and second meals of the day.

Exemples

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1

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

2

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

3

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

Famille de mots

Nom
brunch
Verb
brunch
Adjectif
brunch-like
Apparenté
bruncher
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Astuce mémo

Think of the formula: BR (from breakfast) + UNCH (from lunch) = Brunch!

Quiz rapide

Since we slept in until 11 AM, we decided to skip breakfast and meet for _____ at the corner cafe.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brunch

Exemples

1

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

everyday

On weekends, my favorite activity is meeting friends for a long Sunday brunch.

2

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

formal

The university department organized a formal brunch to welcome the visiting scholars.

3

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

informal

Wanna grab brunch at that new cafe after we wake up?

4

The sociological study examines the evolution of brunch as a marker of urban middle-class leisure.

academic

The sociological study examines the evolution of brunch as a marker of urban middle-class leisure.

5

We will host a networking brunch for the stakeholders on the final day of the summit.

business

We will host a networking brunch for the stakeholders on the final day of the summit.

Famille de mots

Nom
brunch
Verb
brunch
Adjectif
brunch-like
Apparenté
bruncher

Collocations courantes

Sunday brunch Sunday brunch
brunch menu brunch menu
go for brunch go for brunch
bottomless brunch bottomless brunch
host a brunch host a brunch

Phrases Courantes

brunch spot

brunch spot

brunch date

brunch date

let's do brunch

let's do brunch

Souvent confondu avec

brunch vs lunch

Lunch is strictly a midday meal, whereas brunch is a hybrid meal taken earlier and usually more extensively.

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Notes d'usage

While often used as a noun, 'brunch' can also function as an intransitive verb meaning to eat brunch. It carries a connotation of relaxation and is rarely used for quick, functional eating.

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Erreurs courantes

Do not confuse it with a 'snack'; brunch is intended to be a substantial meal that replaces two others.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the formula: BR (from breakfast) + UNCH (from lunch) = Brunch!

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Origine du mot

A portmanteau word coined in 1895 by writer Guy Beringer to describe a late, social Sunday meal for 'Saturday-night carousers'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (e.g., 'We had a lovely brunch') Intransitive verb (e.g., 'They brunched at the hotel')
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Contexte culturel

In Western cultures, especially in urban areas of the US and UK, brunch often involves specific food items like Eggs Benedict and social drinking (e.g., mimosas or Bloody Marys).

Quiz rapide

Since we slept in until 11 AM, we decided to skip breakfast and meet for _____ at the corner cafe.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brunch

Mots lis

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

antibody

B2

A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. It identifies and neutralizes threats like bacteria, viruses, and toxins to prevent infection.

vaccine

B2

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. It is typically prepared from the causative agent of a disease or a synthetic substitute and is administered to prevent future infection.

vaccination

B2

The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. It refers to the physical act or the organized process of immunizing individuals or populations.

immunization

B2

The process by which an individual's immune system becomes protected against a specific disease, typically through the administration of a vaccine. It refers to both the act of giving a vaccine and the resulting state of being immune to an infection.

injection

B2

An injection is the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe. Metaphorically, it refers to the act of introducing something new, such as money or energy, into a system or organization to improve it.

medication

B2

To treat a person or animal with medicine, or to provide a drug to alleviate symptoms and manage health conditions. It describes the professional act of administering healthcare substances or the personal act of self-treating a condition.

prescription

B2

Relating to a medicine or treatment that can only be obtained through a written order from a qualified doctor. It describes items that are legally regulated and require professional authorization rather than being available for direct purchase.

antibiotic

B2

Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.

anesthetic

B2

A substance or drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation or consciousness. It is used in medical procedures to prevent a patient from feeling pain during surgery or other painful treatments.

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