French Conversation · Level 117
58 words
French word
saoul
Pronunciation
IPA/su/
Meaning
- adjectivedrunk
Example
Tu es saoul ?
Are you drunk?
More examples
Il est saoul ce soir.
He is drunk tonight.
Core concept
An alcohol-affected person struggling to judge clearly or coordinate ordinary movements.
Common phrases
être saoul
be drunk
saoul au volant
drunk behind the wheel
Similar words
ivre: In an intoxicated state after drinking alcohol.
soûl: An informal term for being drunk.
bourré: Extremely drunk from heavy drinking.
pompette: Mildly drunk after a small amount of alcohol.
Definition in French
Qualifie une personne dont la lucidité et la coordination sont diminuées à cause de l'alcool.
Word origin
French saoul developed through Old French from Latin satullus, a form related to satur, meaning 'sated', with the sense shifting from being filled to being drunk.
Usage tips
- The adjective agrees in gender and number, as in saoule for feminine singular and saouls for masculine plural.