Un café
A coffee
Language note: Referring to a single serving coffee, typically an espresso.
Culture note: In France, 'un café' traditionally means a small, strong espresso.
Context: Specify that you're ordering a coffee.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
A coffee
Refers to a cup of coffee.
Je voudrais un café s'il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee, please.
café
[kah-fay]
coffee
A drink made from coffee beans.
Je bois un café tous les matins.
I drink a coffee every morning.
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