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    Boit (en. Drinks)

    /bwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To absorb a liquid, usually by mouth.
    He drinks water after his workout.
    Il boit de l'eau après son entraînement.
    To consume an alcoholic beverage.
    She drinks a glass of wine at dinner.
    Elle boit un verre de vin en dînant.
    To take medicine with the help of a liquid.
    He takes his pill with a large glass of water.
    Il boit sa pilule avec un grand verre d'eau.
    With pronominal verbs, expresses an action upon oneself.
    He drinks a coffee to wake up.
    Il se boit un café pour se réveiller.

    Etymology

    The verb 'boire' comes from the Latin 'bibere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to drink to someone's health
    Celebrating or toasting in honor of someone.
    boire à la santé de quelqu'un
    to drink like a hole
    To drink excessively.
    boire comme un trou
    a drinking glass
    A container for drinking.
    un verre à boire

    Related Words

    beverage
    A liquid substance meant to be consumed.
    boisson
    brew
    Synonym for beverage, usually used for alcoholic drinks.
    breuvage
    hydrate
    To ensure having a sufficient amount of liquids.
    hydrate

    Slang Meanings

    To have a drink
    We're going to have a drink after work.
    On va se boire un verre après le travail.
    To be tipsy
    He's a bit tipsy, he's drunk too much.
    Il est un peu éméché, il a trop bu.
    To drink like a spiderman
    He always finishes his bottles, he drinks like a spiderman.
    Il finit toujours ses bouteilles, il boit comme un spiderman.