moka
/mɔ.ka/masculine
The French word for mocha is moka.
moka refers to a drink consisting of coffee with chocolate.
Meaning: coffee with chocolate (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the term moka is often used instead of 'mocha'.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /mɔ.ka/ and has two syllables.
Did you know?
- If you see 'moka' on a French menu, it can sometimes refer to the coffee maker itself, derived from the Italian 'moka pot'.
- The gâteau moka is a classic French coffee-flavored cake often layered with buttercream and topped with coffee beans.
- Historically, the Yemeni port of Mocha was so dominant that 'mocha' became a generic term for coffee across Europe before it specified a flavor.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais un café au chocolat, s'il vous plaîtI would like a mocha, please
- Je voudrais un moka, s'il vous plaît.I would like a mocha, please.
- Ce moka est très chaud.This mocha is very hot.
- Tu veux boire un moka ?Do you want to drink a mocha?
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are at a coffee shop.
- LucasQu'est-ce que tu vas commander, Léa ?What are you going to order, Léa?
- LéaJe vais prendre un moka.I'm going to have a mocha.
- LucasC'est un bon choix.That's a good choice.
- LéaMerci, Lucas !Thank you, Lucas!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mocha” translations and entries moka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
