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    Bu (en. Drank)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of consuming a liquid.
    I drank a glass of water.
    J'ai bu un verre d'eau.
    Refers to the experience of alcohol.
    He drank a lot at the party.
    Il a beaucoup bu à la fête.
    Access something by ingesting it.
    She drank in knowledge eagerly.
    Elle a bu le savoir avec avidité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bibere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Drink like a hole
    Drink excessively
    boire comme un trou
    Drink to someone's health
    Make a toast to someone's health
    boire à la santé de quelqu'un
    Be drunk
    Be very drunk
    être bourré

    Related Words

    boire
    Verb meaning to consume a liquid.
    boire
    intoxication
    State of a person who has drunk too much alcohol.
    ivresse
    sip
    Small amount of liquid swallowed.
    gorgée
    hydration
    The action of providing water to the body.
    hydratation

    Slang Meanings

    Have drunk too much, be drunk.
    He is completely drunk.
    Il est complètement bu.
    Refers to excessive alcohol consumption.
    He was so drunk that he could no longer walk.
    Il était tellement bu qu'il ne pouvait plus marcher.