Vînt (en. Came)

/vɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Alcoholic beverage obtained by fermenting grape juice.
I enjoy tasting a good red wine.
J'aime déguster un bon vin rouge.
Vintaged grapes.
This wine is produced from organic grapes.
Ce vin est produit à partir de raisins bio.
Boutique product, often associated with a region of origin.
Bordeaux wine is very renowned.
Le vin de Bordeaux est très réputé.

Etymology

From Latin 'vinum'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

table wine
Wine intended for daily consumption.
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

Related Words

winemaker
A person who cultivates vines.
vigneron
winemaking
The process by which grapes are transformed into wine.
vinification
terroir
The set of natural elements of a place that influence the taste of wine.
terroir

Slang Meanings

Cheap or low-quality wine.
This cheap wine is not worth its price.
Ce vin de carton ne vaut pas son prix.
Wine that causes headaches.
After this wine, I’m sure to wake up with a hangover.
Après ce vin, je suis sûr de me réveiller avec une cuite.