No. 11,960 in French
tea
The French word for "tea" is "thé," meaning a hot beverage made by infusing dried tea leaves in water.
In a sentence
Je bois du thé tous les matins.
I drink tea every morning.
Usage of 'thé' as a noun referring to the beverage.
Il existe différents types de thé, comme le thé noir ou le thé vert.
There are different types of tea, such as black tea or green tea.
Usage of 'thé' as a noun categorizing varieties of the beverage.
Chez nous, offrir du thé est un signe d'hospitalité.
In our home, offering tea is a sign of hospitality.
Usage of 'thé' as a noun symbolizing a cultural or social custom.
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