Petit, moyen, grand
Small, medium, large
Language note: These are the standard options for coffee sizes.
Culture note: Unlike chain cafes, French cafes usually stick to espresso sizes and rarely have large cups.
Context: The barista tells you the size options.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Petit
[puh-tee]
Small
A size less significant in quantity or extent.
Voulez-vous un café petit, moyen ou grand?
Do you want a small, medium, or large coffee?
moyen
[mwah-yan]
Medium
An average portion size.
Prendriez-vous un café moyen?
Would you take a medium coffee?
grand
[grahn]
Large
Larger portion size or quantity.
Un café grand est parfait pour moi.
A large coffee is perfect for me.
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