How to Say ‘The coffee break’ in French
La pause café
lah pohz kah-fay
[lah pohz kah-fay]
🇫🇷 In France: In many French offices, the coffee break is where colleagues really get to know each other. Joining in on your first days helps you fit in.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
A definite article preceding a noun.
La porte est ouverte.
The door is open.
pause
[pohz]
break
Feminine noun for a short rest from work.
On fait une pause ?
Shall we take a break?
café
[kah-fay]
coffee
A coffee; in networking, it often suggests an informal conversation over coffee.
Un café après le salon permet de continuer l'échange.
A coffee after the fair allows the conversation to continue.
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