cafeteria

UK
/ˌkæf.əˈtɪə.ri.ə/
US
/ˌkæf.əˈtɪr.i.ə/

Translations

cafeterianoun
cafeterias
pl
UK
/ˌkæf.əˈtɪə.ri.ə/
US
/ˌkæf.əˈtɪr.i.ə/
cafétériaLe plus courant pour un lieu de restauration en libre-service dans une école, une entreprise ou une institution.
The students gathered in the cafeteria for lunch after their morning classes.
Les étudiants se sont retrouvés dans la cafétéria pour déjeuner après leurs cours du matin.
Additional translations
cantinePlus fréquent dans le contexte scolaire, hospitalier ou institutionnel.
Synonyms
dining hall
eating area
food court
cafeteriaadjective
more cafeteria
Comp.
most cafeteria
Super.
UK
/ˌkæf.əˈtɪə.ri.ə/
US
/ˌkæf.əˈtɪr.i.ə/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "cafeteria tray".
de cafétériaS’emploie pour ce qui est destiné à une cafétéria ou qui lui appartient.
The company installed new cafeteria tables in the break room.
L’entreprise a installé de nouvelles tables de cafétéria dans la salle de pause.
à la carteSens figuré : qui permet un choix individuel parmi plusieurs options.
The company introduced a cafeteria benefits plan that lets employees choose the coverage they need.
L’entreprise a introduit un régime à la carte qui permet aux employés de choisir la couverture dont ils ont besoin.

Definitions

cafeterianoun
A restaurant or dining area in a school or business where people serve themselves or are served from a counter and pay before eating.
The students gathered in the cafeteria for lunch after their morning classes.
A place where food is served in a school, hospital, or other institution, typically with a selection of ready-to-eat items.
The hospital cafeteria offers a variety of healthy meal options for staff and visitors.
cafeteriaadjective
Relating to or designed for use in a cafeteria.
The company installed new cafeteria tables in the break room.
Allowing or involving personal choice from a range of options; flexible or à la carte.
The company introduced a cafeteria benefits plan that lets employees choose the coverage they need.