D'eau-de-vie (en. Brandy)

/do də vi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An eau-de-vie is an alcoholic drink obtained by distilling fermented fruits.

Pear eau-de-vie is particularly appreciated in certain regions.

L'eau-de-vie de poire est particulièrement appréciée dans certaines régions.

This term often refers to high-quality spirits, produced artisanally.

They offer a selection of artisanal eaux-de-vie during the tasting.

Ils offrent une sélection d'eaux-de-vie artisanales lors de la dégustation.

The term comes from French, literally meaning 'water of life', indicating the value of this drink.

to take some eau-de-vie

To consume an eau-de-vie.

prendre de l'eau-de-vie

fruit eau-de-vie

Eau-de-vie obtained from fruits.

eau-de-vie de fruits

artisanal eau-de-vie

Eau-de-vie produced traditionally, often locally.

eau-de-vie artisanale

distillation

Process of purification and concentration of liquids through evaporation.

distillation

fermentation

Biochemical process during which sugars are converted into alcohol.

fermentation

spirits

Alcoholic drinks obtained by distillation.

spiritueux

Fed up

After a few glasses of eau-de-vie, he was fed up.

Après quelques verres d'eau-de-vie, il était ras le bol.

Booze

We had a drink with homemade eau-de-vie.

On a fait une tise avec de l'eau-de-vie maison.

Hot drink

She made a hot drink with eau-de-vie to warm us up.

Elle a préparé un grog d'eau-de-vie pour nous réchauffer.