Cid (en. Cid)

/si/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Alcoholic beverage obtained from the fermentation of apple juice.

Cid is often served chilled at meals.

Le cid est souvent servi frais lors des repas.

A product of regional culture in certain parts of France.

Cid is a Norman specialty appreciated by many visitors.

Le cid est une spécialité normande appréciée par de nombreux visiteurs.

An alternative to wine, mainly enjoyed in certain regions.

He chose to drink cid instead of red wine.

Il a choisi de boire du cid au lieu du vin rouge.

Of Gaulish origin, 'cid' may be related to words meaning 'apple'.

cid from Normandy

Cid produced in the Normandy region.

cid de Normandie

to make cid

Fermentation process of apple juice.

faire du cid

sparkling cid

Cid that has been carbonated for fizziness.

cid pétillant

apple

Fruit from which juice is extracted to produce cid.

pomme

fermentation

Chemical process that transforms sugar into alcohol.

fermentation

aperitif

Beverage served before a meal, cid can be part of it.

apéritif

A cid is sometimes used casually to refer to a friend.

Come have a cid with me tonight!

Viens boire un cid avec moi ce soir !

To refer to something old or traditional, with a sense of nostalgia.

This party really has a cid feel, doesn’t it?

Cette fête a vraiment un air de cid, n'est-ce pas ?