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

    /lo də vi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Alcoholic beverage obtained by distillation of fruits.
    He served a glass of eau-de-vie to accompany the dessert.
    Il a servi un verre d'eau-de-vie pour accompagner le dessert.
    Luxury product often enjoyed on special occasions.
    Plum eau-de-vie is particularly famous in this region.
    L'eau-de-vie de prune est particulièrement célèbre dans cette région.
    Spirit with a high alcohol content.
    Eau-de-vie, if well made, can rival the best whiskies.
    L'eau-de-vie, si elle est bien faite, peut rivaliser avec les meilleurs whiskies.

    Etymology

    The term 'eau-de-vie' derives from the Latin 'aqua vitae', meaning 'water of life'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    with eau-de-vie
    Prepared with eau-de-vie, often used to refer to culinary recipes.
    à l'eau-de-vie
    to take some eau-de-vie
    To take a small amount of alcohol to warm up or relax.
    prendre de l'eau-de-vie
    fruit eau-de-vie
    Eau-de-vie produced specifically from fruits, such as pear or cherry.
    eau-de-vie de fruit

    Related Words

    distillation
    Process of purifying liquids by vaporization and condensation.
    distillation
    spirit
    Alcoholic beverage obtained by fermentation or distillation.
    spiritueux
    liqueur
    Sweet alcoholic beverage, usually flavored, often based on eau-de-vie.
    liqueur

    Slang Meanings

    Drop of fire
    This eau-de-vie is a real drop of fire.
    Cette eau-de-vie est une vraie goutte de feu.
    Timon
    There’s nothing better than a good timon after a tough day.
    Il n'y a rien de mieux qu'un bon timon après une journée difficile.
    Nitro
    He had a glass of nitro to celebrate.
    Il a pris un verre de la nitro pour célébrer.