Thé (en. Tea)

/te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Beverage made by infusing tea leaves.

I prefer to drink tea in the morning.

Je préfère boire du thé le matin.

Plant that produces leaves used to make tea.

Green tea is known for its health benefits.

Le thé vert est connu pour ses bienfaits pour la santé.

Ceremony or moment dedicated to drinking tea.

We organized a tea among friends this weekend.

Nous avons organisé un thé entre amis ce weekend.

From the Phoenician Chinese té, which means 'tea'.

to make tea

Preparing tea for oneself or for guests.

faire le thé

mint tea

A variety of tea usually served with mint.

thé à la menthe

black tea

Type of tea that is fully oxidized.

thé noir

to have tea

Participating in a sharing moment around tea.

prendre le thé

infusion

The process of soaking plants in hot water to extract their flavors.

infusion

herbal tea

Infusion made from plants other than tea.

tisane

teapot

Container used to infuse and serve tea.

théière

To have tea with someone

Let's have tea tonight to chat.

On se fait un thé ce soir pour discuter.

Tea as a synonym for a break or relaxation

After work, I like to take a tea break.

Après le boulot, j'aime bien m'accorder un thé.