Boivent (en. Drink)

/bwa.vɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Expressed when multiple people consume a liquid.

They drink water after the match.

Ils boivent de l'eau après le match.

Can be used figuratively to indicate the absorption of information.

The students drink in the professor's words.

Les étudiants boivent les paroles du professeur.

Conjugated form in the present indicative.

The children drink milk every morning.

Les enfants boivent du lait tous les matins.

From the Latin 'bibere', meaning 'to drink'.

to have a drink

Consuming a beverage in a social setting.

boire un verre

to drink water (often while swimming)

Having water in the nose or mouth, often while swimming.

boire la tasse

to drink to someone's health

Making a toast in honor of someone.

boire à la santé de quelqu'un

drink

Any liquid that can be drunk.

boisson

drinkable

That which can be drunk, suitable for consumption.

buvable

drinker

A person who drinks, often excessively.

buveur

To humorously refer to oneself as someone who drinks.

We're in 'drinking mode' tonight!

On est en mode 'on boit' ce soir!

Used to mean that one is drinking in a relaxed or festive manner.

Last night, everyone was really into 'drinking'.

Hier soir, tout le monde était à fond dans le 'boivent'.