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    Boisson (en. Beverage)

    /bwasɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A liquid intended for consumption.
    She ordered a hot drink at the café.
    Elle a commandé une boisson chaude au café.
    A general term for liquids, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
    There are many carbonated drinks in the supermarket.
    Il existe de nombreuses boissons gazeuses au supermarché.
    A product marketed as a liquid food.
    This energy drink is very popular among athletes.
    Cette boisson énergisante est très populaire parmi les sportifs.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'potio' meaning 'drink'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    alcoholic drink
    A drink containing alcohol.
    boisson alcoolisée
    carbonated drink
    A drink containing carbon dioxide.
    boisson gazeuse
    to have a drink
    To consume a liquid.
    prendre une boisson
    energy drink
    A type of drink meant to provide energy.
    boisson énergisante
    refreshing drink
    A drink that helps quench thirst.
    boisson rafraîchissante

    Related Words

    refreshment
    A liquid or food used to quench thirst.
    rafraîchissement
    beverage
    A drink, usually non-alcoholic.
    breuvage
    nectar
    A sweet liquid extracted from flowers, often used for beverages.
    nectar
    cocktail
    A mixed alcoholic drink.
    cocktail
    soda
    A sweet carbonated drink.
    soda

    Slang Meanings

    A beer
    Are we going to have a beer, sounds good?
    On va prendre une bière, ça te dit ?
    A glass
    Shall we grab a drink after work?
    On se fait un verre après le travail ?
    A shot
    I’m going to have a shot before heading home.
    Je vais prendre un coup avant de rentrer.