French word: Café
French word: Café
Pronunciation: kah-fey
English translation: Bar
When you say ‘un café’ in French, it translates to ‘a bar’. Naturally, one of the many things that you will do when traveling to a French-speaking city or country is to hang out in bars and taste what the local brew or winery has to offer. You can also say ‘a bar’ in French like this: “un bar” and it will basically mean the same thing.
‘Un restaurant’ has the same pronunciation and meaning in English. Finally, ‘un bistro’ refers to a bistro or a restaurant. These are the places where you can hang out and meet new people while soaking in a bit of the French culture while learning the language at the same time.
Anne has studied and spoken French for over a decade and has lived in both France and Francophone Cameroon. She strives to write lessons that reflect her real experiences and represent the way people really speak.
