How do you say "At the bar" in French?

"At the bar" in French is "Au bar". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘At the bar’ in French

Q: What does "Au bar" mean in English?

"Au bar" means "At the bar" in English. Usage tip: [Au] is a built-in combination of [à + le]. The same thing happens in [au café], [au travail], and [au cinéma].

Au bar

oh bar

[oh bar]

💬 Usage Tip: [Au] is a built-in combination of [à + le]. The same thing happens in [au café], [au travail], and [au cinéma].

Phrase Breakdown

[oh]

at the / to the

Contraction of à + le; here it means 'at the.'

Example

On se retrouve au bar ou près de la fenêtre ?

Shall we meet at the bar or near the window?

bar

[bar]

bar

The bar area or counter in a café, lounge, or nightclub.

Example

Le bar est plein ce soir, tu as choisi le bon moment.

The bar is packed tonight, you picked the right moment.

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