americano
masculine
The phrase "americano" in French refers to an americano, a drink made of espresso diluted with hot water. If unsure, use americano. Wiktionary also lists américano.
Meaning: drink made of espresso diluted with hot water (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| americano | masculine |
| américano | masculine |
An americano is a coffee-based drink consisting of espresso that has been diluted with hot water.
Which one should you use?
The spelling americano is the standard form, while américano is an alternative spelling for the same masculine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both americano and américano are masculine nouns.
Did you know?
- In a traditional French bistro, you are more likely to be served a 'café allongé' than an 'americano'. While both involve diluting espresso, 'allongé' is the standard French way to describe 'lengthened' coffee.
- The French word allongé used for similar coffee literally means 'stretched' or 'lengthened' in English.
- French coffee culture traditionally prizes the intensity of the espresso, making the dilution of an americano a departure from the classic French palate.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais un americano, s'il vous plaît.I would like an americano, please.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are at a small cafe.
- LéaTu veux commander quoi, Nathan ?What do you want to order, Nathan?
- NathanJe vais prendre un americano.I am going to have an americano.
- LéaMoi, je préfère un café au lait.As for me, I prefer a latte.
- NathanD'accord, je commande pour nous deux.Okay, I will order for both of us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “americano” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
