Names of Common Drinks and Beverages in French
I live in India, and I speak Hindi, Punjabi and English very well. I like to learn other languages too.
This article covers information about the names of some common drinks and beverages in the French language.
Drinks are an important part of our food. We consume several drinks for many reasons. Some of them are for pleasure, whereas others are for health benefits. The consumption of certain drinks also depends on the seasons and the weather.
This page will provide a useful list of drinks and beverages in the French language. This could be helpful for people who wish to travel to a French-speaking area. The French words for beverages have also been provided alongside their English translations to help readers learn them.
| English Name | French Name |
|---|---|
Water | L'eau |
Milk | Lait |
Juice | Jus |
Wine | Vin |
Cold Drink | Boisson Froide |
Tea | Thé |
Decoction | Décoction |
Vinegar | Vinaigre |
Beer | Bière |
Syrup | Sirop |
Distilled Beverage | Boisson Distillée |
Water
The name of water in French is l'eau.
Milk
The word for milk in French is lait.
Juice
The French translation of the word juice is jus.
Wine
The French name for wine is vin.
Cold Drink
The name for a cold drink in French is boisson froide.
Tea
The word for tea in the French language is thé.
Decoction
The French translation of the word decoction is décoction.
Vinegar
The name for vinegar in the French language is vinaigre.
Beer
The French name for beer is bière.
Syrup
The French word for syrup is sirop.
Distilled Beverage
The French word for a distilled beverage is boisson distillée.
It's quiz time now!
For each question, choose the best answer. The answer key is below.
- What is the French name for milk?
- Lait
- Jus
- What would you call syrup in the French language?
- Sirop
- Vinaigre
- The French word for water is thé.
- True
- False
- The word for a cold drink in the French language is boisson froide.
- True
- False
Answer Key
- Lait
- Sirop
- False
- True
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