Taverne (en. Tavern)

/ta.vɛʁn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A public place where drinks are served, especially alcohol.

We went to a tavern in the old district.

Nous sommes allés dans une taverne du vieux quartier.

An informal place to meet with friends.

Young people often meet at the tavern after classes.

Les jeunes se retrouvent souvent à la taverne après les cours.

A bar or inn, often with a rustic atmosphere.

This tavern has a medieval decor.

Cette taverne a un décor médiéval.

From Old French 'taverne', derived from Latin 'taberna' meaning a shelter or a shop.

to go to the tavern

Frequenting an establishment to drink or eat.

aller à la taverne

beer tavern

A bar specializing in selling different types of beer.

taverne à bières

country tavern

A tavern located in a rural setting.

taverne de campagne

drink

Liquid consumed, often alcoholic in a tavern.

boisson

meal

What one eats in an establishment like a tavern.

repas

friendliness

Quality of friendly reception, often associated with a tavern.

convivialité

Neighborhood tavern

We always meet at the neighborhood tavern for a drink.

On se retrouve toujours à la taverne de quartier pour un verre.

Estaminet

The local estaminet is very lively on weekends.

L'estaminet du coin est très animé le weekend.