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barman

bartender

noun bar-MAN Rare

Origin: English loanword

Also means

barman

Usage Note

barman is a direct borrowing from English and is used throughout French-speaking countries; the feminine is usually barmaid or serveuse de bar. Both barmans and barmen are accepted plurals.

Examples

"Le barman nous a préparé deux cocktails."

Natural Translation

The bartender made us two cocktails.

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