Tag: french cafe culture
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What the French Are Really Doing When They Sit at a Café for
You order a coffee, find a seat on the terrasse, drink it in five minutes, and head back into the street. The man next to you arrived before you did. He is still there when you leave. He has not touched his phone. He has not opened a book. He is just watching the street.…
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The French Words That Don’t Exist in English — and What They Reveal
Discover the French words that have no English equivalent — from l’esprit de l’escalier to dépaysement — and what each one reveals about how France thinks — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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Why French Cafés Charge More the Moment You Sit Down
In France, the same coffee can cost two very different prices depending on where you drink it. Understanding the au comptoir tradition unlocks a whole new side of French café culture.
