English–French

“drunk” in French

French

Alsosaoul · bourré

Pronunciation

IPA/ivʁ/

Example

Ne conduis pas, tu es ivre.

Don't drive, you're drunk.

Illustration for ivre (drunk)

How to say “drunk” in French

“Drunk” in French is ivre.

An alcohol-affected person who feels dizzy, loses coordination, and cannot judge situations clearly.

Full entry for ivre: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ivre

Après la fête, il était encore ivre.

After the party, he was still drunk.

Tips for using ivre

  • Ivre is commonly used with être, as in être ivre, while saoul is a more familiar everyday alternative in many contexts.

Other French words for “drunk”

Tu es saoul ?

Are you drunk?

Il est bourré.

He is drunk.

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