French Conversation · Level 131
45 words
French word
apéro
Pronunciation
IPA/apeʁo/
Meaning
- masculine noundrink
Example
On se fait un apéro ce soir ?
Shall we have a drink tonight?
More examples
Après le travail, on prend un apéro au bar.
After work, we have drinks at the bar.
Core concept
A casual table or bar moment built around a drink, shared nibbles, and easy conversation.
Common phrases
prendre un apéro
have drinks
faire l'apéro
have drinks
inviter quelqu'un à un apéro
invite someone for drinks
Similar words
apéritif: A small alcoholic drink or other beverage served before a meal.
pot: A brief, informal gathering for drinks and food with friends or colleagues.
soirée: An evening social gathering that lasts for several hours.
verre: A single glass of a drink.
Definition in French
Expression familière pour l'ensemble du moment informel autour d'un verre et de petits en-cas, utilisée pour un rassemblement à la maison comme au bar.
Word origin
Apéro is a familiar shortened form of apéritif, a French word ultimately linked to Latin aperire, 'to open', in reference to beginning a meal.
Usage tips
- French commonly uses faire l'apéro and prendre l'apéro for joining or having this social moment.
Other meanings
- aperitifnoun
Opposites
- digestifdigestifnoun
Related words
- apéritifaperitifnoun
- apéro-dînatoiredrinks-and-appetizers gatheringnoun