Taverney (en. Tavern)

[ta.vɛʁ.ne]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A tavern is a place where customers can consume alcoholic beverages and meals.

We went to the local tavern for dinner.

Nous sommes allés à la taverne du coin pour dîner.

Historically, it was a meeting place for travelers.

In the Middle Ages, taverns were refuges for pilgrims.

Au Moyen Âge, les tavernes étaient des refuges pour les pèlerins.

A tavern can also refer to a bar or a brasserie in everyday language.

This afternoon, we are going to the tavern for a beer.

Cet après-midi, nous allons à la taverne pour prendre une bière.

Taverney comes from the old French 'taverne', derived from the Latin 'taberna'.

go to the tavern

to go to an establishment for drinks or food.

aller à la taverne

wine tavern

a place specializing in the sale of wine.

taverne à vin

lively tavern

a very busy and friendly place.

taverne animée

bar

A similar establishment where drinks are served.

bar

restaurant

A place where meals are served.

restaurant

pub

A type of bar of British origin.

pub

village tavern

I am going to the village tavern for a concert tonight.

Je vais à la taverne de village pour un concert ce soir.

themed tavern

This themed tavern offers quiz nights every Thursday.

Cette taverne à thème propose des soirées quiz chaque jeudi.