Bière (en. Beer)
[bjɛʁ]
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of cereals, generally with hops and water.
He ordered a cold beer at the bar.
Il a commandé une bière fraîche au bar.
Type of beer, varying according to the brewing process and ingredients.
I like to try different kinds of craft beer.
J'aime essayer différentes sortes de bière artisanale.
Container in which beer is served.
They toasted with their filled beers.
Ils ont brindé avec leurs bières remplies.
Etymology
From the Latin 'bibere', which means to drink.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a beer
Consuming a beer, often in company.
prendre une bière
a nice cold beer
A beer served at a pleasant and cold temperature.
une bière bien fraîche
the drunkenness of beer
The state of intoxication caused by the consumption of beer.
l’ivresse de la bière
Related Words
brewery
Establishment where beer is made.
brasserie
hops
Plant used to flavor beer.
houblon
malt
Cereal used in the making of beer.
malte
Slang Meanings
Pint
I'm getting a pint after work.
Je m’en prends une pinte après le travail.
Jug
We're going to have a jug at the pub tonight.
On va prendre une chop au pub ce soir.
Garage beer
I love garage beers; they are unique.
J'adore les bières de garage, elles sont uniques.