picnic

• Nom désignant un repas pris en plein air ou une sortie conviviale, souvent dans un cadre agréable, ou utilisé familièrement pour évoquer une tâche facile.

A noun referring to an outdoor meal or social gathering, often in a scenic location, or informally used to describe an easy task.

1. A2formal

   A day or event dedicated to an outdoor social gathering, often involving food and leisure activities.

   pique-nique en plein air

   • The family organized a picnic in the park for the holiday.
   • We spent the entire day at the picnic, playing games and eating.
   • The annual company picnic is scheduled for next Saturday.

   Synonymesbarbecuecookoutexcursiongarden partyoutingtailgate

2. Easy taskB1informal

   An undertaking or activity that is very easy to do.

   Jeu d'enfant

   • That exam was a picnic compared to the last one.
   • Don't think this job will be a picnic; it requires hard work.
   • Fixing the car was no picnic, but we managed.

   Synonymesbreezecakewalkcinchduck souppiece of cakesnap

3. Informal outdoor mealA1informal

   Any informal meal eaten outside or during an excursion, typically in a natural setting.

   pique-nique

   • We packed sandwiches and had a picnic by the lake.
   • The children enjoyed a picnic in the backyard.
   • They stopped for a picnic lunch during their hike.

   Synonymesbarbecueclambakecookoutoutingtailgate

• Verbe signifiant participer à un repas en plein air, généralement dans un endroit pittoresque.

A verb meaning to take part in an outdoor meal, typically in a scenic setting.

1. Eat outdoorsA2informal

   To eat a meal outdoors, typically in a park or countryside setting.

   Pique-niquer

   • We picnicked by the lake last Sunday.
   • They love to picnic in the forest during summer.
   • She picnicked with her friends on the beach.