döner

Dîner is a French verb meaning to dine, to have dinner. As a noun, le dîner refers to the evening meal, or a formal dinner event. The verb is conjugated: je dîne, tu dînes, il dîne, nous dînons, vous dînez, ils dînent.

Usage and timing: In France and most francophone regions, the dîner is typically the main meal of the day in the evening, usually eaten around 19:00–21:00. Common formats range from a simple family meal to a multi-course meal that might include entrées, plat principal, fromage, and dessert. In everyday life, many households serve a lighter dinner on weekdays and save more elaborate dinners for weekends or social occasions.

Regional variations: In Quebec and parts of Canada, dîner can refer to lunch, with the evening meal called le souper. In other regions, dîner is the evening meal, and souper is less common but can appear in rural or older usage. The choice of terms can reflect regional traditions and social context, rather than a strict rule.