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    Rhum (en. Rum)

    /ʁœm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An alcoholic beverage obtained by fermentation and distillation of sugarcane juice.
    He enjoys sipping a glass of rum after dinner.
    Il aime déguster un verre de rhum après le dîner.
    A type of spirit that can be white, amber, or aged.
    Aged rum has complex aromas.
    Le rhum vieux a des arômes complexes.
    Ingredient in many cocktails.
    A mojito is prepared with white rum.
    Un mojito est préparé avec du rhum blanc.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'ron', which also means rum.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rum and cola
    Mixture of rum and cola soda.
    rhum et cola
    spiced rum
    Rum infused with fruits or spices.
    rhum arrangé
    white rum
    Unaged rum, often used in cocktails.
    rhum blanc
    aged rum
    Rum that has aged in barrels, offering richer flavors.
    rhum vieux

    Related Words

    sugar cane
    Plant from which juice is extracted to produce rum.
    canne à sucre
    distillation
    Process of separating the components of a liquid.
    distillation
    cocktail
    Mix of beverages, often with rum.
    cocktail

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial term for rum in a festive context.
    We popped the 'rum' for the party!
    On a fait péter le 'rhum' pour la fête!
    To evoke a state of light drunkenness due to rum.
    After a few glasses of rum, I feel 'rhumed'!
    Après quelques verres de rhum, je me sens 'rhumé'!