French word

picoler

Pronunciation

IPA/pikole/

Meaning

  • verbdrink

Example

Tu veux picoler ce soir au bar ?

Do you want to have a drink at the bar tonight?

Illustration for picoler (drink)

More examples

Après la réunion, ils ont commencé à picoler un coup.

After the meeting, they started having a drink.

Core concept

Friends lingering over drinks at a bar, with the focus on casual alcohol use rather than a formal toast.

Common phrases

  • picoler un coup

    have a drink

  • picoler toute la soirée

    drink all evening

Similar words

boire: To take liquid into the mouth and swallow it.
prendre un verre: To order and have a drink at a bar or cafe.
boire un coup: To have one quick, casual drink.
siroter: To drink slowly, savoring each sip.

Definition in French

Indique qu'on boit de l'alcool de façon informelle, parfois juste un petit verre ou en traînant au bar.

Word origin

Picoler is a colloquial French verb formed from picole, a slang term for alcohol or drinking, with the productive verb ending -er.

Usage tips

  • Picoler is familiar and informal, so neutral contexts generally use boire instead.

Other meanings

  • drink heavilyverb

Opposites

  • s'abstenirabstainverb

Related words

  • picoledrinkingnoun
  • picoleurheavy drinkernoun

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