Le café
The coffee
Language note: 'Café' refers to the drink and also the establishment where you can drink it.
Culture note: France takes coffee culture seriously, with particular attention to preparation and selection.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Le
[luh]
The
Definite article used before singular nouns.
Le café est chaud.
The coffee is hot.
café
[kah-fay]
Coffee
A beverage made from roasted coffee beans.
J'aime le café noir.
I like black coffee.
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