Tasse (en. Cup)

/tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Container with a handle, used for drinking liquids.

I have my cup of coffee every morning.

Je prends ma tasse de café chaque matin.

Unit of measurement for liquids, equivalent to approximately 250 ml.

He asked me for three cups of water for the recipe.

Il m'a demandé trois tasses d'eau pour la recette.

In the field of sports, a trophy in the shape of a cup.

The team won the cup, a beautiful trophy in the form of a cup.

L'équipe a remporté la coupe, un magnifique prix en forme de tasse.

From Old French 'tassa', derived from Latin 'tassia'.

coffee cup

Container intended for drinking coffee.

tasse à café

tea cup

Container intended for drinking tea.

tasse de thé

to drop the cup

To make a mistake or cause a mess.

faire tomber la tasse

tumbler

Container without a handle, often used for cold drinks.

gobelet

mug

Larger cup, typically used for coffee or tea.

mug

crockery

Set of plates, cups, and other containers used for serving food.

vaisselle

A large quantity of drink

He drank a cup of whiskey after a long day.

Il a bu une tasse de whisky après une longue journée.

To express a large consumption

He had several cups of coffee to stay awake.

Il a enchaîné les tasses de café pour rester éveillé.