French · Food & Drink
"Tea" in French: thé
le thé
Tea in French is le thé, masculine, said TAY. Un thé is a cup of tea. Thé vert, thé noir, and infusion cover green tea, black tea, and herbal tisane-style drinks.
Café order
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How to pronounce thé
Say it
TAY
/te/
TAY. The th is just t; there is no English th sound. Accent on é keeps a closed ay. Do not aspirate like English tea.
"Tea" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le thé | tea The drink in general. | The drink in general. |
| un thé | a tea Ordering one serving. | Ordering one serving. |
| thé vert / thé noir | green tea / black tea Common café choices. | Common café choices. |
| une infusion | herbal tea / tisane Often not called thé if it is caffeine-free herbs. | Often not called thé if it is caffeine-free herbs. |
How to use thé in real life
- 1Café order
Je vais prendre un thé au jasmin.
I'll have a jasmine tea.
Un thé + flavour is a normal order.
- 2At home
Tu veux du thé ou du café ?
Do you want tea or coffee?
Du thé for some tea.
- 3Feeling unwell
Bois du thé bien chaud, ça aide.
Drink some nice hot tea; it helps.
Du thé with an adjective after.
Mistakes English speakers make with thé
Incorrect: La thé est prêt.
Correct: Le thé est prêt.
Thé is masculine: le thé, un thé.
Incorrect: Je bois du tea.
Correct: Je bois du thé.
Use thé, not English tea.
Good to know
French cafés serve tea, but coffee culture is stronger. Infusion or tisane is what many people drink after dinner when they do not want caffeine; they may still point at the thé menu.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering after dinner
ChatPal
Tu prends un thé ?
Are you having a tea?
You
Oui, un thé menthe, s'il te plaît.
Yes, a mint tea, please.
ChatPal
Moi, je prends le même thé.
I'll have the same tea.
You
Parfait, j'appelle le serveur.
Perfect, I'll call the server.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tea" in French
How do I order tea?
Un thé, s'il vous plaît, optionally with the flavour: un thé vert.
Is thé masculine?
Yes: le thé.
What is an infusion?
Usually a herbal drink; not always labelled thé.
How do you pronounce thé?
TAY, like a closed French é, with a plain t.
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