Definitions
- Referring to a midday meal or lunch. - Talking about a formal or business lunch. - Describing a meal that is typically eaten in France and other French-speaking countries.
- Referring to a meal that combines breakfast and lunch, typically eaten later in the morning or early afternoon. - Talking about a social gathering or event that serves brunch. - Describing a meal that is popular in Western countries, especially on weekends.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to meals that are eaten during the day.
- 2Both can be social events or gatherings.
- 3Both involve food and drink.
- 4Both are typically eaten on weekends or holidays.
- 5Both have become popular in different parts of the world.
What is the difference?
- 1Time: Dejeuner is typically eaten around midday, while brunch is eaten later in the morning or early afternoon.
- 2Combination: Brunch combines breakfast and lunch, while dejeuner is a standalone meal.
- 3Formality: Dejeuner is often associated with formal or business settings, while brunch is more casual and social.
- 4Menu: Dejeuner typically includes a main course and side dishes, while brunch often includes a variety of breakfast and lunch items, such as eggs, bacon, sandwiches, and salads.
Remember this!
Dejeuner and brunch are both meals that are eaten during the day, but they differ in terms of time, combination, formality, origin, and menu. Dejeuner is a midday meal that is often associated with formal or business settings and typically includes a main course and side dishes. Brunch, on the other hand, is a combination of breakfast and lunch that is more casual and social, often served later in the morning or early afternoon and featuring a variety of breakfast and lunch items.
