French word

beaujolais

Pronunciation

IPA/boʒolɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounBeaujolais

Example

Je préfère le Beaujolais.

I prefer Beaujolais.

Illustration for beaujolais (Beaujolais)

More examples

Je prends un verre de Beaujolais.

I'll have a glass of Beaujolais.

Core concept

A bright, easy-drinking red wine that carries the name of its southeastern Burgundy region.

Common phrases

  • un verre de Beaujolais

    a glass of Beaujolais

Similar words

vin: An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes.
vin rouge: A red wine made from grapes.
vin de table: An affordable wine for everyday drinking.

Definition in French

Beaujolais désigne une région du sud de la Bourgogne et le vin rouge léger qu'on y produit, élaboré principalement à partir du cépage gamay.

Word origin

Beaujolais is formed from Beaujeu with the regional suffix -ais, first naming the area and later the wine produced there.

Usage tips

  • The final s in Beaujolais is silent, and the ending -ais is pronounced like the French sound in français.

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