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How to Say ‘As an espresso it gets far too acidic, sorry.’ in French

En espresso, il devient vraiment trop acide, désolé.

ahn es-preh-SOH eel duh-VYAN vray-mohn troh a-SEED day-zoh-LAY

[ahn es-preh-SOH eel duh-VYAN vray-mohn troh a-SEED day-zoh-LAY]

🇫🇷 In France: Specialty baristas in France can be firm about how a bean should be brewed. A polite no like this is taste advice, not rudeness.

Phrase Breakdown

En espresso,

ahn es-preh-SOH

As an espresso,

Sets the context. Link the words: 'ahn-nes-pre-SO'.

Example

En espresso, c'est parfait.

As an espresso, it's perfect.

Words in this phrase

[ahn]

in / with

A preposition that can mean « in », « while », or be part of expressions like « en famille ».

Example

En roller, je préfère les balades calmes.

When inline skating, I prefer calm outings.

espresso

[es-preh-SOH]

espresso

A short, strong coffee made under pressure.

Example

Il boit un espresso.

He drinks an espresso.

il devient vraiment trop acide,

eel duh-VYAN vray-mohn troh a-SEED

it becomes really too acidic,

Describes the taste problem. Link 'trop acide' as 'tro-pa-SEED'.

Example

Le vin devient vraiment trop acide.

The wine becomes really too acidic.

Words in this phrase

[eel]

In il y a, il does not refer to a person; it is part of the expression meaning “there is/there are.”

Example

Est-ce qu'il y a un parking sur place ?

Is there parking on site?

devient

[duh-VYAN]

becomes

From 'devenir', to become.

Example

Le café devient froid.

The coffee is getting cold.

vraiment

[vray-mohn]

really

Means really or truly; with pas, it means not really.

Example

Pas vraiment, le roller freestyle n'est pas pour moi.

Not really, freestyle inline skating is not for me.

trop

[troh]

too

Used to say there is an excessive amount or degree.

Example

C'est trop cher dans cette boutique.

It's too expensive in this shop.

acide

[a-SEED]

acidic / sour

Having a sharp, tangy taste.

Example

Ce citron est très acide.

This lemon is very sour.

désolé.

day-zoh-LAY

sorry.

A polite apology. Say 'day-zo-LAY'.

Example

Désolé, c'est fermé.

Sorry, it's closed.

Words in this phrase

désolé

[day-zoh-LAY]

sorry

An adjective meaning sorry; masculine form.

Example

Je suis désolé. Le rendez-vous du plombier est reporté.

I am sorry. The plumber's appointment has been postponed.

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