Un café
A coffee
Language note: Unlike 'coffee' in English, 'un café' in France usually means an espresso.
Culture note: Coffee culture in France emphasizes quality and is often enjoyed at a leisurely pace in cafés.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Un
[œ̃]
a
An article used before a singular noun.
Un chien est ici.
A dog is here.
café
[ka-fe]
coffee
A drink made from roasted coffee beans.
Il boit un café.
He is drinking a coffee.
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