Café
Coffee
Language note: Don't confuse 'café' (coffee) with 'le café' (the café or coffee shop).
Culture note: Espresso is common in France; if you want American-style coffee, you might ask for 'un café allongé'.
Context: State what beverage you would like to order.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Café
[ka-fay]
Coffee
A drink made from roasted coffee beans.
Je préfère le café.
I prefer coffee.
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