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How do you say "drink" in French?
la boisson
In French, "drink" is la boisson.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'bwas-awn'. Two syllables, emphasis on the first. Rhymes roughly with 'voice-on'.
Grammar notes
Boisson is feminine. Plural: les boissons. Related to 'boire' (to drink).
Example sentence
La boisson froide rafraîchit en été.
The cold drink refreshes in summer.
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How to remember la boisson
Boisson comes from the verb 'boire' meaning 'to drink'. A drink is literally 'something to drink'.
Related words
- beef le bœuf
- beer la bière
- bread le pain
- breakfast le petit-déjeuner
- cd le cd
- chair la chaise
- ice cream la glace
- juice le jus
- napkin la serviette
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Questions about la boisson
How do you say "drink" in French?
In French, "drink" is la boisson. It is a noun.
Is la boisson masculine or feminine?
Boisson is feminine. Plural: les boissons. Related to 'boire' (to drink).
How is la boisson used in a sentence?
Use la boisson as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La boisson froide rafraîchit en été. (The cold drink refreshes in summer.).
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