English–French

“tea” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/te/

Example

Tu veux du thé ou du café ?

Do you want tea or coffee?

Illustration for thé (tea)

How to say “tea” in French

“Tea” in French is thé.

Tea leaves become a drinkable infusion in a cup, while thé can also refer to black tea or to a serving of it.

Full entry for thé: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with thé

Je prends une tasse de thé le matin.

I have a cup of tea in the morning.

Tips for using thé

  • Du thé describes tea as a substance, while un thé more often identifies one serving in a café or home.

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