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Definition
Café au Lait (noun):
- A French coffee drink consisting of equal parts of brewed coffee and steamed milk, often slightly sweetened.
- A light brown color resembling the hue of coffee mixed with milk.
Example Sentences
- “At the quaint Parisian café, Emma enjoyed a warm croissant, paired with a Café au Lait.”
- “To make a Café au Lait, Lisa mixed equal parts of freshly brewed coffee and steamed milk.”
- “The barista expertly prepared a Café au Lait, by carefully pouring the steamed milk over the strong coffee.”
Notes
- “Café au Lait” is a French term that translates to “coffee with milk”.
- It traditionally refers to a coffee drink made with equal parts brewed coffee and steamed milk.
- Café au Lait is similar to the Italian Caffè Latte, but generally uses stronger coffee and is less frothy.