Du lait
Milk
Language note: Literally 'some milk', commonly used in drinks.
Culture note: Un café (coffee) is often taken black, but 'du lait' (some milk) is requested by those who prefer it lighter.
Context: The barista offers milk.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Du
[dew]
Some
Used to indicate an unspecified quantity.
Je voudrais du lait pour mon café.
I would like some milk for my coffee.
lait
[leh]
milk
Liquid from mammals used for drinking and cooking.
Il y a du lait dans cette boisson.
There is milk in this drink.
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