Buvons (en. Let's drink)

/by.vɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To consume a liquid, usually a beverage.

We drink water during the meal.

Nous buvons de l'eau pendant le repas.

To have an alcoholic drink.

In the evening, we have a drink together.

Le soir, nous buvons un verre ensemble.

To soak up something in a figurative sense.

We drink in the words of this poet.

Nous buvons les paroles de ce poète.

The term 'buvons' comes from the verb 'boire', which has Latin roots.

let's drink to someone's health

To express a wish for someone's well-being.

buvons à la santé de quelqu'un

let's have a drink

To have a drink together, often in a friendly context.

buvons un coup

let's have a glass

To invite someone to have a drink.

buvons un verre

drink

The action of consuming a liquid.

boire

drinking

Present participle of the verb boire.

buvant

drunk

Past participle of the verb boire.

To take a shot

In the evening, we take a shot together.

En soirée, on tire un coup ensemble.

To go for a drink

We're going to have a drink at the bar.

On va prendre un pot au bar.