bar en terrasse
The English phrase "rooftop bar" can be translated into French as bar en terrasse.
The phrase is used to describe a bar located on the roof or upper terrace of a building. In various European countries such as France, Belgium and Switzerland, the English term rooftop bar has been widely adopted and is commonly used, particularly in trendy or cosmopolitan settings like Paris.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase bar en terrasse literally translates to "bar on a terrace".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the expression terrasse sur le toit can be used to refer to a rooftop bar.
Did you know?
- The word bar in French can also refer to a specific type of fish, a sea bass, whereas in English 'bar' is primarily a place or an object.
- While a bar en terrasse is usually outdoors, in France, a terrasse refers to any outdoor seating area of a cafe, regardless of whether it is on a roof or the sidewalk.
- The word terrasse is derived from terre, meaning 'earth' or 'ground', which is ironic for a bar located high above the street.
Examples in context
- Ce bar en terrasse a une vue magnifique.This rooftop bar has a magnificent view.
- Je cherche un bar en terrasse avec de la musique.I am looking for a rooftop bar with music.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are deciding where to spend their evening.
- LucasTu veux aller dans un bar en terrasse ce soir ?Do you want to go to a rooftop bar tonight?
- EmmaOui, c'est une excellente idée, Lucas.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Lucas.
- LucasIl y a un nouveau bar en terrasse près d'ici.There is a new rooftop bar near here.
- EmmaParfait, on y va tout de suite !Perfect, let's go right now!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bar, en, terrasse, CC BY-SA 4.0.
