Perry (en. Perry)

/ˈpɛri/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Alcoholic drink obtained by fermentation of pears.

He ordered a perry at the bar.

Il a commandé un perry au bar.

Synonym of the word 'pear' in certain contexts.

The perries from the orchards are very juicy.

Les perries des vergers sont très juteuses.

This word comes from the Old English 'perry', itself derived from the word 'pear'.

to drink a perry

to consume a drink made from pears.

boire un perry

to make perry

process of fermentation of pears.

faire du perry

to choose a perry

to select a drink made from pear.

choisir un perry

pear

Edible fruit from a tree of the genus Pyrus.

poire

cider

Fermented drink produced from apples.

cidre

wine

Alcoholic drink obtained by fermentation of grapes.

vin

A perry can refer to a person who likes sweet things.

She is really a perry, always choosing desserts.

Elle est vraiment un perry, toujours en train de choisir des desserts.

A reference to someone who is naive.

Don't be a perry, be careful what you say.

Ne sois pas un perry, fais attention à ce que tu dis.