Au café
At the café
Language note: 'Au' is a contraction of 'à le,' meaning 'at the'.
Culture note: Visiting cafés is a popular pastime in France, making it a social hub for many.
Context: The exchange continues about café habits.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Au
[oh]
At the
Indicating a specific point or location.
Je suis au café maintenant.
I am at the cafe now.
café
[kah-fay]
café
A small restaurant selling light meals and drinks.
Nous nous sommes rencontrés au café.
We met at the cafe.
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