Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Vin (en. Wine)

    /vɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An alcoholic beverage obtained by fermenting grape juice.
    Red wine pairs well with red meats.
    Le vin rouge se marie bien avec les viandes rouges.
    A category of fermented beverages.
    There are different types of wine, such as white wine, rosé wine, and sparkling wine.
    Il existe différents types de vin, comme le vin blanc, le vin rosé et le vin mousseux.
    A drink consumed during meals and celebrations.
    We opened a bottle of wine to celebrate our anniversary.
    Nous avons ouvert une bouteille de vin pour fêter notre anniversaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vinum', meaning 'wine'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a glass of wine
    a serving of wine in a glass.
    un verre de vin
    table wine
    wine for everyday consumption, usually cheaper.
    vin de table
    red wine
    wine made from black grapes.
    vin rouge
    white wine
    wine made from white or black grapes without the skin.
    vin blanc
    sparkling wine
    wine with bubbles, like champagne.
    vin mousseux

    Related Words

    winemaker
    Person who cultivates vines and produces wine.
    vigneron
    cellar
    Place where wine is stored and aged.
    cave
    tasting
    Action of tasting different wines to appreciate their flavors.
    dégustation

    Slang Meanings

    Some red
    We're going to have a little glass of red tonight.
    On va prendre un petit verre de rouge ce soir.
    Talkative
    He drank his talkative wine while discussing his vines.
    Il a bu son pif paf en parlant de ses vignes.
    Tannic
    This wine is tannic and leaves a pleasant sensation in the mouth.
    Ce vin est tanné et il laisse une agréable sensation en bouche.
    Blend
    This blend is particularly good this year.
    Cette cuvée est particulièrement bonne cette année.