How to Say ‘A coffee’ in French
Un café
uhn kah-FAY
[uhn kah-FAY]
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a
An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.
Un café suffit pour commencer la journée.
A coffee is enough to start the day.
café
[kah-FAY]
coffee
The French word for coffee; in a café, it often suggests a simple black coffee or espresso depending on context.
Je prends un café après le déjeuner.
I have a coffee after lunch.
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