Le café
Example: Le café du matin est chaud et très parfumé.
Definition
"Le café" refers to coffee as a beverage made from roasted and ground coffee beans, typically served hot in the morning or throughout the day. It is known for its strong aroma and stimulating effects due to caffeine content.
Etymology
The word "le café" in French comes from the Arabic word 'qahwa,' which originally referred to a type of wine but later came to mean the coffee drink. It entered European languages through Turkish 'kahve,' reflecting coffee's journey from the Arab world to Europe.
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"Le café" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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