French Conversation · Level 17
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French word
rhum
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɔm/
Meaning
- masculine nounrum
Example
On boit du rhum avec des glaçons.
We drink rum with ice cubes.
More examples
Le rhum blanc est souvent utilisé dans les cocktails.
White rum is often used in cocktails.
Core concept
A distilled cane-sugar drink at the center of an island bar, served neat, over ice, or in a mixed drink.
Common phrases
du rhum
some rum
un verre de rhum
a glass of rum
rhum blanc
white rum
Similar words
alcool: A broad category of drinks that contain alcohol.
vin: An alcoholic drink made by fermenting grapes.
bière: A foamy alcoholic drink made by fermenting grains such as barley.
whisky: A strong spirit made by distilling and aging grains.
Definition in French
Boisson alcoolisée distillée à partir de la canne à sucre, souvent associée aux régions tropicales et aux îles.
Word origin
Rhum is a French borrowing of English rum, a form that became established as the name of this distilled sugar-cane drink; rum's ultimate source is uncertain.
Usage tips
- In French, rhum arrangé names rum flavored by macerating fruit, spices, or other ingredients in it.