noun
buffet
B1
Büfett is a neuter noun meaning 'buffet' — a self‑service meal arrangement. Article: das Büfett. Plural given as 'Büfetts' (regular -s plural). Loanword from French; alternative spelling 'Buffet' occurs. No special preposition or reflexive use; common at receptions and events.
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Beim Empfang gab es ein kleines Büfett mit Häppchen.
There was a small buffet with appetizers at the reception.
Das kalte Büfett war sehr ansprechend angerichtet.
The cold buffet was very attractively presented.
Die Organisatoren deckten das Büfett, bevor die Gäste ankamen.
The organizers set up the buffet before the guests arrived.
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imagine small plates lined up on a long table for guests to help themselves
buefett sounds like English 'buffet' (same meaning)
das (neuter) — think of a neutral serving table: 'das Büfett'
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Büfett is an alternative spelling of Buffet; both are used in German to mean a self-service spread. Spelling variants may appear in different registers.