Torréfaction foncée
Dark roast
Language note: The 'c' in 'foncée' is soft, like 's'.
Culture note: Dark roasts are known for their intense flavor.
Context: Alternatively, they suggest a dark roast coffee.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Torréfaction
[tor-ray-fak-syohn]
Dark Roast
Coffee beans that are roasted to a dark, rich color, producing a strong flavor.
Une torréfaction foncée est souvent plus amère.
A dark roast is often more bitter.
foncée
[fohn-say]
Dark
Having little or no light, or having a black or deep color.
Le café torréfaction foncée est intense.
Dark roast coffee is intense.
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