Goutte (en. Drop)

[ɡut]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Small amount of liquid.

A drop of water fell on the table.

Une goutte d'eau est tombée sur la table.

Term used to describe a small quantity of something.

There is only a drop of wine left in the bottle.

Il ne reste qu'une goutte de vin dans la bouteille.

A small volume of liquid that forms on a flat surface.

The raindrops are accumulating on the roof.

Les gouttes de pluie s'accumulent sur le toit.

From Old French 'gote', from Latin 'gutta'.

drop by drop

A method of slow infusion, often used to administer liquids.

goutte à goutte

to have a drop

Expression meaning to be in tears or to suffer from intense pain.

avoir une goutte

drop of sweat

The appearance of sweat on the skin, often related to heat or exertion.

goutte de sueur

droplet

Small drop, often used to describe very small quantities of liquid.

gouttelette

dropper

Device designed to dispense drops.

goutteur

drop by drop

Method of administering liquids in small amounts.

goutte à goutte

Sacrifice, significant effort for a small result.

Working for a drop is frustrating.

Travailler pour une goutte, c'est frustrant.

State of fatigue caused by uninterrupted activity.

After a long day of working, I am exhausted.

Après une journée à bosser, je suis à la goutte.