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    Boire (en. Drink)

    /bwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To absorb a liquid.
    He likes to drink mineral water.
    Il aime boire de l'eau minérale.
    To consume an alcoholic beverage.
    They enjoy having a drink after work.
    Ils aiment boire un verre après le travail.
    To be thirsty and hydrate.
    She needs to drink more water during the summer.
    Elle doit boire plus d'eau pendant l'été.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'beivre', derived from Latin 'bibere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a drink
    To consume a beverage, often in a social setting.
    boire un verre
    to drink to someone's health
    To make a toast to celebrate someone.
    boire à la santé de quelqu'un
    to drink like a fish
    To drink excessively.
    boire comme un trou

    Related Words

    beverage
    A liquid to be consumed.
    boisson
    hydration
    The act of providing water to the body.
    hydratation
    sip
    To drink slowly and enjoyably.
    siroter

    Slang Meanings

    To get high
    He gets high with strong drinks.
    Il se défonce avec des boissons fortes.
    To get drunk
    He really got drunk last night.
    Il a vraiment pris une cuite hier soir.