Bordeaux (en. Bordeaux)

/bɔʁ.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Type of wine produced in the Bordeaux region.
We enjoyed an excellent Bordeaux at dinner.
Nous avons dégusté un excellent bordeaux lors du dîner.
City located in the southwest of France, known for its wine.
Bordeaux is a beautiful city with a rich winemaking history.
Bordeaux est une ville magnifique avec une riche histoire viticole.
Dark red color, similar to that of Bordeaux wine.
The color of this painting is a deep burgundy.
La robe de cette peinture est d'un bordeaux profond.

Etymology

The word 'bordeaux' comes from the name of the port of Bordeaux in France, famous for its wines.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Bordeaux wine
Wine produced in the Bordeaux region.
vin de Bordeaux
burgundy
Dark red color, similar to the color of Bordeaux wine.
rouge bordeaux
to clash in Bordeaux
To fight or have a confrontation in Bordeaux.
croiser le fer à Bordeaux

Related Words

cabernet
Red grape variety used in Bordeaux wine.
cabernet
merlot
Another typical red grape variety from the Bordeaux region.
merlot
sauvignon
Grape variety often associated with Bordeaux whites.
sauvignon

Slang Meanings

A glass of Bordeaux wine.
We had a little Bordeaux at the bar.
On s'est fait un petit bordeaux au bar.
A lifestyle associated with elegance and gastronomy.
He lives the Bordeaux lifestyle, always dining in Michelin-starred restaurants.
Il vit à la bordeaux, toujours dans les restaurants étoilés.