🇫🇷 How to say

“coffee” in French

café
Illustration of "coffee" in a French cultural setting
A cozy kitchen with a steaming cup of coffee on the table, surrounded by fresh pastries. The sunlight shines through the window, creating a warm atmosphere perfect for enjoying a morning coffee with friends or family.

Usage note

The word 'café' refers to coffee, a popular drink in French culture often enjoyed in social settings. Remember, 'café' can also mean 'cafe' where people gather to drink coffee and eat.

Examples

  • Je veux un café.

    I want a coffee.

  • Elle boit du café.

    She drinks coffee.

  • Où est le café?

    Where is the coffee?

Quick check

What does "café" mean?

  • A. coffee
  • B. father
  • C. rain
  • D. friend

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