double espresso
The English phrase "double espresso" is translated into French as double espresso.
This phrase refers to a coffee drink made with two shots of espresso.
Did you know?
- If you want your double espresso with a splash of milk, you should ask for a noisette, which means 'hazelnut' and refers to the color of the drink.
- In France, ordering a café without any other adjectives automatically results in a single espresso, not a filtered drip coffee.
- While double espresso is understood, a French person is more likely to order an allongé if they want a larger volume of coffee, as espresso is traditionally served as a tiny, concentrated shot.
Examples in context
- Un café double, s'il vous plaît.One double espresso, please.
- Je voudrais un double espresso, s'il vous plaît.I would like a double espresso, please.
- Un double espresso est très fort.A double espresso is very strong.
Example conversation
At a Parisian cafe.
- HugoBonjour, je vais prendre un double espresso.Hello, I will have a double espresso.
- EmmaTrès bien, Hugo. Voulez-vous un verre d'eau avec ?Very well, Hugo. Do you want a glass of water with it?
- HugoOui, merci beaucoup.Yes, thank you very much.
- EmmaC'est noté, je vous apporte ça tout de suite.Noted, I will bring that to you right away.
