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    Buvait (en. Drank)

    /byvɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of consuming a drink.
    He was drinking water after his run.
    Il buvait de l'eau après sa course.
    The sensation of drinking.
    She was enjoying her coffee.
    Elle buvait avec plaisir son café.
    The usual act of drinking.
    When he was young, he often drank milk.
    Quand il était jeune, il buvait souvent du lait.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    drink like a fish
    Drink a lot, often excessively.
    boire comme un trou
    be very thirsty
    Have a very strong thirst.
    être sur la soif
    drink to someone's health
    Raise a toast in someone's honor.
    boire à la santé de quelqu'un

    Related Words

    drink
    The act of consuming a drink.
    boire
    refreshment stand
    A place where you can buy or consume beverages.
    buvette
    drink (imperative)
    Imperative form of 'to drink', used to invite someone to drink.
    buvez

    Slang Meanings

    Sip
    He spent the evening sipping cocktails.
    Il a passé la soirée à siroter des cocktails.
    Guzzle
    He guzzled a glass of wine before dinner.
    Il a brousser un verre de vin avant le dîner.