Cool MateMeaning of Cafe
a place where you can buy drinks and simple meals. Alcohol is not usually served in British or American cafes.
In simple words: A small restaurant where you can buy drinks and light meals.
Cafe in a sentence
- There are small shops and pavement cafes around every corner.
- an outdoor cafe serving drinks and light meals
- They were having lunch at a cafe near the station.
- We stopped for a coffee in our favourite cafe.
How to use Cafe
Commonly used in casual conversation. Appropriate for informal settings. 'Cafe' is not typically used in very formal contexts. In a formal meeting, you might say 'coffee shop' instead.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'café' — imagine enjoying coffee outside on a sunny day.
Related words
Synonyms for Cafe
- coffee shop
- bistro
- diner
- tearoom
Common mistakes with Cafe
- Confused with 'café' — remember the accent changes the meaning.
- Using 'cafe' to refer to fine dining establishments.
- Saying 'cafe' instead of 'coffee shop' interchangeably.
Cafe appears in
Cafe in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مقهى
مطعم صغير حيث يمكنك شراء المشروبات والوجبات الخفيفة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ক্যাফে
একটি ছোট রেস্তোরাঁ যেখানে আপনি পানীয় এবং হালকা খাবার কিনতে পারেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Café
Ein kleines Restaurant, wo man Getränke und leichte Mahlzeiten kaufen kann.
- SpanishEspañol
Cafetería
Un pequeño restaurante donde puedes comprar bebidas y comidas ligeras.
- Persianفارسی
کافه
یک رستوران کوچک که میتوانی نوشیدنی و غذاهای سبک بخری.
- FrenchFrançais
Café
Un petit resto où tu peux prendre des boissons et des repas légers.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कैफ़े
एक छोटा रेस्तरां जहाँ आप पेय और हल्का भोजन खरीद सकते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Caffè
Un piccolo ristorante dove puoi comprare bevande e pasti leggeri.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Café
Um pequeno restaurante onde você pode comprar bebidas e refeições leves.
- RussianРусский
Кафе
Небольшой ресторанчик, где можно купить напитки и легкие закуски.
- Urduاردو
کافی شاپ
ایک چھوٹی سی ریستوراں جہاں آپ مشروبات اور ہلکے کھانے خرید سکتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
咖啡馆
一个可以购买饮料和简单餐点的小餐厅。
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Frequently asked questions about Cafe
What does Cafe mean?
A small restaurant where you can buy drinks and light meals.
What is the definition of Cafe?
a place where you can buy drinks and simple meals. Alcohol is not usually served in British or American cafes.
How do you use Cafe in a sentence?
There are small shops and pavement cafes around every corner.
Can you give another example of Cafe?
an outdoor cafe serving drinks and light meals
What are synonyms for Cafe?
Common alternatives include coffee shop, bistro, diner, tearoom.
What is the opposite of Cafe?
Opposite meanings include library, office.
What words go with Cafe?
It commonly pairs with pavement, sidewalk, transport, eat at, frequent, go to, serve something, in a/the cafe.
What are common mistakes when using Cafe?
Confused with 'café' — remember the accent changes the meaning. Using 'cafe' to refer to fine dining establishments. Saying 'cafe' instead of 'coffee shop' interchangeably.
How do you pronounce Cafe?
US: /["/kæˈfeɪ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkæfeɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cafe?
Commonly used in casual conversation. Appropriate for informal settings. 'Cafe' is not typically used in very formal contexts. In a formal meeting, you might say 'coffee shop' instead.
What CEFR level is Cafe?
"Cafe" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.