thé au citron
masculine
Lemon tea in French is thé au citron.
The term thé au citron refers specifically to black tea with lemon.
Meaning: black tea with lemon (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of thé (tea), au (with/at the) and citron (lemon).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun thé au citron is masculine.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying thé de citron. While it literally translates to 'tea of lemon', the standard and correct way to express tea flavored with lemon is thé au citron.
Did you know?
- The word citron shares an ancient root with the Greek word for 'cedar', meaning that the name for a citrus fruit is etymologically linked to the scent of evergreen trees.
- In some French regions, adding lemon to tea is specifically associated with curing a cold, making thé au citron a common home remedy rather than just a refreshment.
- In France, if you order thé au citron in a café, it is often served as a tea bag in hot water with a slice of fresh lemon on the side rather than a pre-mixed brew.
Examples in context
- Pour moi du thé au citron, je vous prie.I'll have lemon tea, please.This sentence is useful for ordering a lemon tea.Tatoeba #472766 by sacredceltic, translation #10564239 by sundown
- Que buvez-vous comme thé ? Le thé au citron vous convient-il ?What tea do you drink? Is lemon tea okay?This example is useful for asking if lemon tea is a suitable choice.Tatoeba #1309601 by sacredceltic, translation #458049 by qcomplex5
- Un thé au citron, s'il vous plaît.A lemon tea, please.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are at a café.
- GabrielManon, tu veux un thé au citron ?Manon, do you want a lemon tea?
- ManonOui, s'il te plaît, Gabriel.Yes, please, Gabriel.
- GabrielJe vais en commander deux alors.I will order two then.
- ManonC'est parfait, merci !That's perfect, thank you!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lemon tea” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries citron, thé, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
