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le cafécoffeeFrench word meaning

"le café" is a A2-level French word meaning "coffee". Below you can find 87 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.

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Example Sentences

The Coffee Break
A1Work & Career

The Coffee Break

J'ai besoin d'une tasse de café.

I need a cup of coffee.

The Wrong Word
A1Funny Mistakes

The Wrong Word

Aujourd'hui elle va dans un café.

Today she goes to a cafe.

Elle veut commander un café.

She wants to order a coffee.

Meeting the Neighbors
A1Relationships

Meeting the Neighbors

'Tu veux entrer prendre un café ?' demande Maria.

'Would you like to come in for coffee?' Maria asks.

At the Cafe
A1Everyday Situations

At the Cafe

Anna entre dans un petit café par une matinée ensoleillée.

Anna walks into a small cafe on a sunny morning.

Ça sent le café frais et le pain chaud.

The cafe smells like fresh coffee and warm bread.

The Lunch Room
A1Work & Career

The Lunch Room

Il y a aussi une machine à café.

There is also a coffee machine.

Ordering Coffee
A1Everyday Situations

Ordering Coffee

Tom entre dans un café.

Tom walks into a coffee shop.

'Bonjour. Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît,' dit Tom.

'Good morning. Can I have a coffee, please?' Tom says.

At the Bakery
A1Everyday Situations

At the Bakery

À la maison, Maria prépare du café.

At home, Maria makes coffee.

The Lost Wallet
A1Relationships

The Lost Wallet

Emma va au café tous les matins.

Emma walks to the coffee shop every morning.

Elle aime boire du café et lire le journal.

She likes to drink coffee and read the news.

Apologizing for Being Late
A1Dialogue Practice

Apologizing for Being Late

Le rendez-vous est dans un café à 15 heures.

The meeting is at a coffee shop at 3 o'clock.

'J'ai commandé du café pour nous.'

'I ordered some coffee for us.'

Phone Battery Dead
A1Everyday Situations

Phone Battery Dead

Elles veulent prendre un café ensemble.

They want to have coffee together.

Il y a beaucoup de cafés ici.

There are many cafes here.

Asking the Time
A1Dialogue Practice

Asking the Time

Elle va à un café.

She walks to a coffee shop.

Elle commande un café.

She orders a coffee.

Forgot Their Name
A1Funny Mistakes

Forgot Their Name

J'entre dans le café.

I walk into the coffee shop.

At the Dry Cleaner
A1Everyday Situations

At the Dry Cleaner

'Oui, c'est du café,' explique Anna.

'Yes, that is from coffee,' Anna explains.

The Coffee Machine is Broken
A1Everyday Situations

The Coffee Machine is Broken

Elle a besoin d'une tasse de café.

She needs a cup of coffee.

Le patron dit : 'Il y a un café à côté.'

The boss says, 'There is a cafe next door.'

Thanking Someone
A1Dialogue Practice

Thanking Someone

Le lendemain, Anna est dans un café.

The next day, Anna is at a cafe.

Elle veut commander un café.

She wants to order coffee.

The Embarrassing Typo
A1Funny Mistakes

The Embarrassing Typo

Il boit son café rapidement.

He drinks his coffee quickly.

Ordering in a Foreign Language
A1Everyday Situations

Ordering in a Foreign Language

Elle entre dans un petit café.

She walks into a small café.

Elle veut commander un café.

She wants to order coffee.

The Morning Commute
A1Work & Career

The Morning Commute

Pour le petit-déjeuner, elle mange du pain grillé et boit du café.

For breakfast, she eats toast and drinks coffee.

Early to Bed
A1Health & Wellness

Early to Bed

Il boit beaucoup de café.

He drinks a lot of coffee.

Tourist and Local
A1Dialogue Practice

Tourist and Local

'Oui ! Il y a un joli café à côté du musée,' dit-elle.

'Yes! There is a nice café next to the museum,' she says.

Drinking Enough Water
A1Health & Wellness

Drinking Enough Water

Chaque jour, elle boit beaucoup de café.

Every day, she drinks a lot of coffee.

Office Tour
A1Work & Career

Office Tour

'Ici, le café et le thé sont gratuits,' dit Peter.

'We have free coffee and tea here,' Peter says.

At the Airport
A2Everyday Situations

At the Airport

Elle avait du temps, alors elle a acheté un café.

She had some time, so she bought a coffee.

Working From Home
A2Work & Career

Working From Home

Je me fais une tasse de café et je mange un petit déjeuner.

I make myself a cup of coffee and eat a small breakfast.

A Weekend in Paris
A2Travel

A Weekend in Paris

Ce matin, nous nous sommes réveillés tôt et avons pris le petit-déjeuner dans un café.

This morning we woke up early and had breakfast at a café.

J'ai commandé un croissant et une tasse de café.

I ordered a croissant and a cup of coffee.

Lost in the City
A2Travel

Lost in the City

Elle vit un petit café et entra.

She saw a small café and went inside.

Elle commanda un café et demanda son chemin à la serveuse.

She ordered a coffee and asked the waitress for directions.

Joining a Sports Club
A2Sports & Fitness

Joining a Sports Club

Après l'entraînement, l'équipe est allée dans un café ensemble.

After practice, the team went to a café together.

Delayed Flight
A2Travel

Delayed Flight

Tom a acheté un café et a lu les nouvelles sur son téléphone.

Tom bought a coffee and read the news on his phone.

Valentine's Day
A2Celebrations

Valentine's Day

L'après-midi, ils allèrent dans un café.

In the afternoon, they went to a cafe.

Lost in Translation
A2Funny Mistakes

Lost in Translation

Le lendemain matin, Tom alla dans un café pour le petit-déjeuner.

The next morning, Tom went to a cafe for breakfast.

The Work Email
A2Work & Career

The Work Email

Elle allume son ordinateur et fait du café.

She turns on her computer and makes coffee.

Meeting an Online Friend
A2Relationships

Meeting an Online Friend

Elle a commandé un café et s'est assise près de la fenêtre.

She ordered a coffee and sat near the window.

The Social Media Post
A2Technology

The Social Media Post

Emma accepta et elles se retrouvèrent dans un petit café.

Emma agreed and they met at a small café.

Keeping a Travel Journal
A2Travel

Keeping a Travel Journal

Le soir, elle s'assit dans un petit café.

In the evening, she sat at a small cafe.

Elle commanda un café et sortit son journal.

She ordered a coffee and took out her journal.

Study Session at the Library
A2School & Education

Study Session at the Library

La bibliothèque avait un petit café au rez-de-chaussée.

The library had a small café on the ground floor.

Video Meeting Fail
A2Work & Career

Video Meeting Fail

Il a préparé une tasse de café et s'est assis à son bureau.

He made a cup of coffee and sat down at his desk.

Requesting a Refund
A2Everyday Situations

Requesting a Refund

Quelques minutes plus tard, elle a savouré sa première tasse de café frais.

A few minutes later, she enjoyed her first cup of fresh coffee.

Remote Work Problems
A2Work & Career

Remote Work Problems

Daniel soupira et décida de travailler depuis un café à la place.

Daniel sighed and decided to work from a coffee shop instead.

Meeting the Locals
A2Travel

Meeting the Locals

Sarah l'a remercié et a demandé où elle pourrait trouver un bon café.

Sarah thanked him and asked where she could find a good café.

Elle leur a apporté du café et des pâtisseries fraîches sans demander.

She brought them coffee and fresh pastries without asking.

The Accidental Reply All
A2Funny Mistakes

The Accidental Reply All

David s'est préparé une grande tasse de café et s'est assis à son bureau.

David made himself a large cup of coffee and sat down at his desk.

A Tourist in London
A2Travel

A Tourist in London

Elle a trouvé un petit café près du fleuve et a commandé un fish and chips.

She found a small cafe near the river and ordered fish and chips.

The False Friend Word
A2Funny Mistakes

The False Friend Word

Le premier jour, elle est allée dans un café près de son hôtel.

On her first day, she went to a cafe near her hotel.

Car Breakdown
A2Everyday Situations

Car Breakdown

Il y avait du café et quelques magazines à lire.

There was coffee and some magazines to read.

The Lost Phone
A2Everyday Situations

The Lost Phone

Après cela, elle a décidé de prendre un café.

After that, she decided to get a coffee.

Elle a commandé un latte dans un petit café.

She ordered a latte at a small coffee shop.

The Temp Job
A2Work & Career

The Temp Job

Elle a aussi commandé du café et des collations pour la salle de réunion.

She also ordered coffee and snacks for the meeting room.

First Flight Alone
A2Travel

First Flight Alone

Sofia a décidé d'acheter un café et un sandwich dans un café.

Sofia decided to buy a coffee and a sandwich at a cafe.

The Secret
A2Relationships

The Secret

Elle invita Sophie à se retrouver dans leur café préféré.

She invited Sophie to meet at their favourite café.

Weekend in Amsterdam
A2Travel

Weekend in Amsterdam

Ils ont trouvé un petit café au bord de l'eau.

They found a small café by the water.

Tom a commandé un café et Lisa a choisi un chocolat chaud.

Tom ordered coffee and Lisa chose hot chocolate.

Workplace Friendship
A2Work & Career

Workplace Friendship

Lisa a apporté des sandwichs et du café pour elles deux.

Lisa brought sandwiches and coffee for both of them.

At the Farmers Market
A2Cooking & Food

At the Farmers Market

Elle commanda une tasse de café et un morceau de gâteau aux pommes.

She ordered a cup of coffee and a piece of apple cake.

Talking to Police
A2Dialogue Practice

Talking to Police

'J'étais dans un café près de la place principale,' se souvient Anna.

'I was at a cafe near the main square,' Anna remembers.

Old Friend Reunion
A2Relationships

Old Friend Reunion

'Oui! Prenons un café dans notre ancien café préféré!' écrivit-elle.

'Yes! Let's have coffee at our old favorite café!' she wrote.

The Note on the Car
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Note on the Car

Celui-ci disait: 'Retrouve-moi au café demain à 15 heures.'

This one said: 'Meet me at the coffee shop tomorrow at 3 PM.'

Making Weekend Plans
A2Dialogue Practice

Making Weekend Plans

'Je connais un joli café près du musée,' dit Sophie.

'I know a lovely cafe near the museum,' said Sophie.

Phone Conversation
A2Dialogue Practice

Phone Conversation

'Tu veux qu'on se retrouve pour un café cet après-midi?'

'Do you want to meet for coffee this afternoon?'

'Que dirais-tu du nouveau café près du parc?'

'What about the new café near the park?'

The Noisy Neighbors
A2Everyday Situations

The Noisy Neighbors

Maria est venue à la porte et a invité Emma à entrer pour un café.

Maria came to the door and invited Emma inside for coffee.

Reconnecting with an Old Friend
A2Relationships

Reconnecting with an Old Friend

Maria entra dans le café un mardi après-midi pluvieux.

Maria walked into the coffee shop on a rainy Tuesday afternoon.

Open Mic Night
A2Entertainment

Open Mic Night

Elle a parlé à Maya d'une soirée micro ouvert dans un café du centre-ville.

She told Maya about an open mic night at a cafe downtown.

Scenic Train Ride
A2Travel

Scenic Train Ride

Emma a acheté un café et un sandwich.

Emma bought a coffee and a sandwich.

At the Border
A2Travel

At the Border

Elle acheta aussi un café et un sandwich.

She also bought a coffee and a sandwich.

Getting Lost Abroad
A2Travel

Getting Lost Abroad

Sarah passa devant de petites boutiques et des cafés animés.

Sarah walked past small shops and busy cafes.

Dealing with Work Stress
B1Work & Career

Dealing with Work Stress

Il buvait tasse après tasse de café juste pour rester éveillé.

He drank cup after cup of coffee just to stay awake.

Moving to a New City
B1Life Changes

Moving to a New City

Il y avait des cafés à chaque coin de rue et des gens pressés partout.

There were cafes on every corner and people walking quickly everywhere.

Sarah trouva son café préféré, où elle passait les dimanches matin à lire.

Sarah found her favorite coffee shop, where she spent Sunday mornings reading.

The Breakup
B1Relationships

The Breakup

Un après-midi, Sarah a croisé Michael dans leur café préféré.

One afternoon, Sarah ran into Michael at their favorite coffee shop.

Retirement Day
B1Life Changes

Retirement Day

Son mari David était déjà dans la cuisine en train de faire du café.

Her husband David was already in the kitchen making coffee.

The Driver's License Test
B1Everyday Situations

The Driver's License Test

Sofia a revu les règles de circulation encore une fois en buvant son café.

Sofia reviewed the traffic rules one more time while drinking her coffee.

Long Distance Friendship
B1Relationships

Long Distance Friendship

Prendre un café avec Sophie dans leur café préféré manquait à Emma.

Emma missed having coffee with Sophie at their favorite cafe.

Building Trust
B1Relationships

Building Trust

Elle a suggéré de se retrouver dans un café tranquille pour parler.

She suggested meeting at a quiet coffee shop to talk.

The Guide Dog
B1Pets & Animals

The Guide Dog

Il s'est assis patiemment à côté d'elle pendant qu'elle préparait son café.

He sat patiently beside her while she prepared her coffee.

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