D'Amérique du Sud
South America
Language note: Refers to the origin of coffee beans.
Culture note: South American coffees are prized for their rich flavors.
Context: The barista gives more detail about the coffee's origin.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
D'
[d']
Of
Indicates origin or belonging.
Café d'Amérique du Sud est en vente.
Coffee of South America is on sale.
Amérique
[ah-may-reek]
America
Referring to the continents of North and South America.
Cafés d'Amérique sont très variés.
American coffees are very varied.
du
[doo]
of the
Specifying part of something.
Café est du Sud de l'Amérique.
Coffee is from the South of America.
Sud
[sood]
South
The southern part of the earth's surface.
Les grains d'Amérique du Sud sont excellents.
South American beans are excellent.
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