heypolyglot
Italian

buffet

/byfˈfɛ/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

buffet

  • meal where people serve themselves from a table
  • table with food and drinks for self-service

In a sentence

Il buffet è molto ricco oggi.

The buffet is very plentiful today.

C'è un buffet dopo la riunione?

Is there a buffet after the meeting?

Non mangio mai al buffet dell'hotel.

I never eat at the hotel buffet.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
buffetmasculine · singular
buffetmasculine · plural
buffetmasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually masculine: il buffet.
  • Often invariable in the plural: i buffet.
  • Common in hotels, parties, and work events.

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