Vigne (en. Vine)

/viɲ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Climbing plant, primarily cultivated for its grapes.

The vine is essential in wine production.

La vigne est essentielle dans la production de vin.

Land where the vine is cultivated.

The vines stretch as far as the eye can see in this region.

Les vignes s'étendent à perte de vue dans cette région.

Grape or wine product originating from a vine.

This wine is made from old vines.

Ce vin est fait à partir de vignes anciennes.

From the Latin 'vinea', meaning 'vine' or 'vineyard'.

to be in the vines

To be distracted or not very attentive.

être dans les vignes

to have a good vine

To have good taste or judgment, especially regarding wine.

avoir une bonne vigne

to grow like a vine

To develop quickly.

pousser comme une vigne

vine grower

Person who cultivates vines and produces wine.

vigneron

wine

Alcoholic beverage obtained by fermentation of grapes.

vin

grape variety

Variety of grape cultivated for winemaking.

cépage

Refers to a person set aside, neglected.

They left it on the vine, like an old bottle of wine.

On l'a laissé sur la vigne, comme une vieille bouteille de vin.

Something that is outdated or in poor condition.

This plan is completely vine-like, it no longer works.

Ce plan est complètement vigner, il ne fonctionne plus.