Buveurs (en. Drinkers)
/by.vœʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Individuals who consume liquids.
Drinkers often meet in bars.
Les buveurs se retrouvent souvent dans des bars.
People who enjoy drinking alcohol.
Wine drinkers gather to taste wines.
Les buveurs de vin se réunissent pour déguster des crus.
A group of people gathered to drink together.
Beer drinkers are very popular during festivals.
Les buveurs de bière sont très populaires pendant les festivals.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'to drink'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
moderate drinker
A person who drinks in moderation.
buveur modéré
extra drinker
An individual who drinks excessively.
extra buveur
water drinkers
People who do not consume alcohol.
buveurs d'eau
Related Words
to drink
The act of consuming a liquid.
boire
alcohol
An intoxicating substance found in fermented drinks.
alcool
intoxication
A state resulting from excessive alcohol consumption.
ivresse
Slang Meanings
heavy drinker
He's a real heavy drinker, he never misses an opportunity to drink.
C'est un vrai tête de bois, il ne manque jamais une occasion de boire.
drunkard
Look at that drunkard, he's still drunk at this hour.
Regarde ce poivrot, il est encore ivre à cette heure.
boozer
He considers himself a boozer, but he knows when to stop.
Il se considère comme un alcoolo, mais il sait s'arrêter.