French word

brasserie

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁasəʁi/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbistro

Example

Je vais à la brasserie avec mes amis.

I'm going to the bistro with my friends.

Illustration for brasserie (bistro)

More examples

La brasserie du quartier propose des plats simples et abordables.

The neighborhood brasserie offers simple, affordable dishes.

Core concept

A casual restaurant shaped by its brewery origins, serving drinks and straightforward meals.

Common phrases

  • aller à la brasserie

    go to the brasserie

  • manger à la brasserie

    eat at the brasserie

Similar words

restaurant: A restaurant offering a varied menu and substantial meals.
bistrot: A small, informal place serving home-style food and daily specials quickly.
café: A relaxed place for coffee, light snacks, and spending time.
bar: A place focused on alcoholic drinks, drinking, and conversation.

Definition in French

Établissement d'origine brassicole devenu un type de restaurant décontracté où l'on sert boissons et plats simples.

Word origin

French brasserie comes from brasser, meaning 'to brew' or 'to mix', with -erie forming a noun for an activity or place; it later developed the restaurant sense.

Usage tips

  • Brasserie is feminine, so standard phrases include une brasserie and à la brasserie.

Other meanings

  • beer hallnoun
  • brewerynoun

Opposites

  • restaurant étoiléstarred restaurantnoun

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