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Un café usually means espresso

Un café · A small espresso-style coffee

If you ask for un café in a classic French café, expect a small espresso-style coffee.

In a classic French café, ordering un café usually means a small espresso-style coffee. It does not mean a large mug, filter coffee or American-style refill situation.

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