Usage Note
Rafraîchissement can denote a cool drink served at an event, or more broadly the act of cooling or refreshing something. The plural rafraîchissements typically refers to light refreshments served at a reception.
Examples
"On a servi des rafraîchissements après le match."
Natural Translation
Refreshments were served after the match.

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