Breuvage (en. Beverage)
[bʁøvaʒ]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Any kind of liquid intended for consumption.
A refreshing beverage is perfect for summer.
Un breuvage rafraîchissant est parfait pour l'été.
Alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.
He ordered a fizzy drink at the bar.
Il a commandé un breuvage gazeux au bar.
A term often used to refer to a potion or a mixture.
The wizard was preparing a mysterious beverage in his cauldron.
Le sorcier préparait un breuvage mystérieux dans son chaudron.
Etymology
Comes from Old French 'breuvage', derived from Latin 'bibere' which means 'to drink'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sacred beverage
A drink considered to have spiritual or magical properties.
breuvage sacré
energy drink
A drink that gives a boost to the body, often full of caffeine.
breuvage énergisant
beverage of choice
A recommended or preferred drink in a certain context.
breuvage de choix
Related Words
drink
Any liquid to be consumed, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
boisson
nectar
Sweet liquid, often associated with flowers, that insects and birds consume.
nectar
elixir
A beverage or solution in medicine, often considered to have healing properties.
élixir
Slang Meanings
A drink
Shall we grab a drink after work?
On se prend un petit breuvage après le boulot ?
A liter bottle
He definitely has a liter bottle in his bag.
Il a de la litronne dans son sac, c'est sûr.