French word

limonade

Pronunciation

IPA/limonad/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlemon soda

Example

Tu veux une limonade ?

Would you like a lemon soda?

Illustration for limonade (lemon soda)

More examples

Il fait chaud, je voudrais une limonade.

It's hot, I'd like a lemon soda.

Core concept

A cold glass of sparkling lemon drink, bright and sweet, made for refreshment.

Common phrases

  • une limonade

    a lemon soda

  • un verre de limonade

    a glass of lemon soda

Similar words

soda: A sweetened carbonated beverage, often flavored.
boisson gazeuse: A carbonated drink of any flavor.
eau gazeuse: Carbonated water without added flavoring.
citron pressé: A drink made from lemon juice, sugar, and water.

Definition in French

Boisson non alcoolisée et pétillante au goût de citron, sucrée et servie froide comme rafraîchissement.

Word origin

French formed limonade from limon with the suffix -ade, while limon ultimately comes from Arabic laymūn through other European languages.

Usage tips

  • French limonade is usually carbonated, whereas English lemonade can refer to a still drink.

Other meanings

  • lemonadenoun

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