Tonneaux (en. Barrels)

/tɔnø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Cylindrical container made of wood or metal, used for storing liquids.

Wine barrels are often made of oak to enhance the flavor.

Les tonneaux de vin sont souvent en chêne pour améliorer le goût.

A set of barrels, often used to refer to a large number of containers.

The vineyard has several barrels for fermentation.

Le domaine viticole possède plusieurs tonneaux pour la fermentation.

Term used to refer to kegs of beer in an informal context.

We ordered kegs of beer for the party.

Nous avons commandé des tonneaux de bière pour la fête.

From Old French 'tonnel', the origins of the word 'tonneau' are thought to be linked to 'tonne'.

wine barrels

Containers used specifically for aging and storing wine.

tonneaux de vin

make noise in the barrels

To put on a show, attract attention.

faire du bruit dans les tonneaux

ton

A unit of measurement for capacity often used for liquids.

tonne

cask

A variety of barrel, typically made of wood, used for wine.

barrique

keg

A large capacity beer container.

keg

Referring to a person who has drunk too much wine.

After a few kegs, he was completely drunk.

Après quelques tonneaux, il était complètement ivre.

Expresses alcohol overdose.

He finished his kegs and could no longer stand.

Il a terminé ses tonneaux et ne tenait plus sur ses jambes.