A1 Collocation Neutral

Préparer le dîner.

Prepare dinner.

Meaning

To cook and arrange food for the evening meal.

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Cultural Background

Dinner is a social event. Don't rush it. Dinner is sometimes called 'souper', but 'préparer le dîner' is understood. Similar to France, dinner is the main meal.

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Focus on the 'r'

The French 'r' is in the throat. Practice it daily.

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Dinner is late

Don't expect to eat at 5 PM in France!

Meaning

To cook and arrange food for the evening meal.

💡

Focus on the 'r'

The French 'r' is in the throat. Practice it daily.

💬

Dinner is late

Don't expect to eat at 5 PM in France!

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Ce soir, je vais ______ le dîner.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: préparer

After 'aller', use the infinitive form.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Ce soir, je vais ______ le dîner.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: préparer

After 'aller', use the infinitive form.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

Yes, but 'préparer' is more common for the general act.

No, it is very neutral.

Related Phrases

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Faire la cuisine

similar

To cook

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Mettre la table

builds on

To set the table

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Dîner en ville

contrast

To dine out

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