Definition

A type of restaurant that serves food and drinks, especially beer, in a casual setting, often with a French influence.

Example

We decided to have dinner at the local brasserie, where they serve delicious French cuisine.

Conversation

Have you ever been to that new brasserie downtown?

No, I haven't! What’s it like?

It's really cozy and they serve amazing food and drinks.

Sounds great! We should definitely check out the brasserie together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brasserie comes from the French word 'brasserie', meaning a brewery or a place where beer is made. The term is derived from 'brasser' (meaning to brew), which itself comes from the Old French 'brasser', meaning to brew or to make beer. Thus, a brasserie is a place where beer is brewed and often serves food.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'brewery' where beer is made — that's what a brasserie is, a place for brewing and enjoying food.

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