French word

boisson

Pronunciation

IPA/bwasɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine noundrink

Example

Tu veux une boisson froide ?

Do you want a cold drink?

Illustration for boisson (drink)

More examples

Elle a demandé une boisson sucrée au café.

She asked for a sweet drink at the cafe.

Core concept

A liquid prepared for drinking, whether it contains alcohol or not.

Common phrases

  • une boisson non alcoolisée

    nonalcoholic beverage

  • une boisson sucrée

    sweet drink

Similar words

eau: Water that is suitable for drinking.
café: A drink made by brewing coffee beans.
jus: A drink made by pressing fruits or vegetables.
boisson alcoolisée: A drink containing alcohol that may cause intoxication.

Definition in French

Liquide que l'on boit, qu'il soit alcoolisé ou non.

Word origin

French boisson comes through Old French boison from Latin bibitionem, and is related to French boire and Latin bibere.

Usage tips

  • Boisson includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, so French adds alcoolisée or sans alcool when that distinction matters.

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