French Conversation · Level 10
88 words
French word
bar
Pronunciation
IPA/baʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounbar
Example
Nous allons au bar ce soir.
We are going to the bar tonight.
More examples
J'ai rencontré des amis au bar hier soir.
I met some friends at the bar last night.
Core concept
A drink-focused meeting place organized around a counter, where people may stand, talk, and order beverages.
Common phrases
prendre un verre au bar
have a drink at the bar
heure de fermeture du bar
bar closing time
Similar words
café: A place to sit and linger over coffee or a light meal.
restaurant: A place where meals are the main offering and dining is formal.
bistrot: A small, welcoming place for casual meals and homestyle cooking.
pub: A place serving mostly alcohol where friends often meet and talk.
Definition in French
Établissement où l'on vend et consomme principalement des boissons, souvent autour d'un comptoir et propice aux rencontres.
Word origin
Modern French bar is borrowed from English bar, whose history passes through Old French barre, meaning a rod or barrier.
Usage tips
- Bar is masculine, so the common phrase is aller au bar, with au combining à and le.
Other meanings
- sea bassnoun
Related words
- barmanbartendernoun
- barmaidfemale bartendernoun