Suze (en. Suze)

/syz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A brand of bitter liqueur made from gentian roots.
I ordered a Suze at the bar.
J'ai commandé un Suze au bar.
A popular aperitif in France.
Suze is often served with water.
Le Suze est souvent servi avec de l'eau.

Etymology

The term 'Suze' comes from the name of a river in France, which gives its name to the liqueur.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a Suze
To order a glass of Suze.
prendre un Suze
Suze with water
Mixture of Suze with water.
Suze avec de l'eau

Related Words

gentian
Plant used to make Suze.
gentiane
aperitif
Alcoholic drink served before a meal.
apéritif
liqueur
Sweet and alcoholic beverage, often flavored.
liqueur

Slang Meanings

Suze with water
They say a Suze with water is ideal for summer.
On dit qu'une Suze à l'eau est idéale pour l'été.
Suze and tonic
A Suze and tonic makes an excellent cocktail.
Un Suze et tonic fait un excellent cocktail.