terrasse
terrace / outdoor seating
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/tɛ.ʁas/
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Cultural Note
Café terraces are iconic to French culture, especially in Paris. The French love of 'la terrasse' reflects a social philosophy — sitting outdoors, watching the world go by, and lingering over coffee or wine. During COVID-19, Paris permanently expanded terrasse spaces, recognizing their importance to French quality of life.
📝 Example Sentences
Asseyons-nous en terrasse, il fait beau aujourd'hui.
Let's sit on the terrace, the weather is nice today.
Les terrasses des cafés parisiens sont célèbres dans le monde entier.
The terraces of Parisian cafés are famous worldwide.