latte à la vanille
The English phrase "vanilla latte" is translated into French as latte à la vanille.
How does it change in a sentence?
The prepositional phrase à la vanille is used to indicate the flavor of the drink.
Did you know?
- The word latte shares a surprising ancestor with the English words 'lath' and 'lattice', both originating from a Germanic root meaning 'a strip of wood'.
- In a traditional French café, ordering a latte might be seen as an Americanism, as locals typically prefer a café crème.
- While latte is used for this specific drink, the general French word for milk is lait.
Examples in context
- Un café au lait à la vanille, s'il vous plaît.A coffee with milk and vanilla, please.
- Un latte vanille, s'il te plaît.A vanilla latte, please.
- Je voudrais un latte à la vanille, s'il vous plaît.I would like a vanilla latte, please.
- Est-ce qu'il reste un latte à la vanille ?Is there a vanilla latte left?
- Un latte à la vanille est très doux.A vanilla latte is very sweet.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are at a coffee shop.
- GabrielQu'est-ce que tu veux commander, Manon ?What do you want to order, Manon?
- ManonJe vais prendre un latte à la vanille.I'll have a vanilla latte.
- GabrielC'est un bon choix.That's a good choice.
- ManonMerci, Gabriel.Thank you, Gabriel.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, latte, vanille, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
