French

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Etymology

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Calque of English milkbar. Literally, dairy bar, from being a counter (bar) where ice cream and milk shakes (dairy) are served.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /baʁ lɛ.tje/ ~ /baʁ le.tje/
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Noun

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bar laitier m (plural bars laitiers)

  1. ice cream parlour
    Synonyms: crèmerie, crémerie; glacier, glacerie