Lire au café?
Read at the café?
Language note: This phrase implies an activity and location, combining leisure and ambiance.
Culture note: Cafés often serve as a cozy spot for reading and relaxation in France.
Context: You confirm to your friend where you often like to read.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Lire
[leer]
Read
To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter.
Je vais lire au café cet après-midi.
I will read at the café this afternoon.
au
[oh]
at the
Indicating a specific point or location.
Boire un café au café peut être relaxant.
Having coffee at the cafe can be relaxing.
café
[kah-fay]
café
A small restaurant selling light meals and drinks.
Il préfère lire au café.
He prefers to read at the café.
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