Buvez (en. Drink)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Action of consuming a liquid.
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Buvez beaucoup d'eau pour rester hydraté.
Consume an alcoholic beverage.
At the meal, have a glass of wine.
Au repas, buvez un verre de vin.
Absorb a medication with liquid.
Drink the syrup with a bit of water.
Buvez le sirop avec un peu d'eau.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb 'bibere', meaning 'to drink'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

drink to someone's health
Make a toast in honor of someone.
buvez à la santé de quelqu'un
have a drink
Participate in a social activity by consuming a beverage.
buvez un verre
drink to forget
Consume alcohol to escape a difficult reality.
buvez pour oublier

Related Words

drink
Consuming a liquid, part of the family of the verb buvez.
boire
beverage
A drink, often referring to something pleasant.
breuvage
grog
A hot alcoholic drink, often with spices.
grog

Slang Meanings

Sip
We're going to sip a beer at the bar.
On va siroter une bière au bar.
Pull
He pulled a glass of wine at dinner.
Il a tiré un coup de vin lors du dîner.