French Conversation · Level 1
82 words
French word
vin
Pronunciation
IPA/vɛ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounwine
Example
Tu veux un peu de vin ?
Would you like some wine?
More examples
Ce repas va bien avec un bon vin.
This meal goes well with a good wine.
Core concept
A glass whose character reflects both the grape variety and the land where the vines grow.
Common phrases
une bouteille de vin
a bottle of wine
du vin blanc
white wine
un bon vin
a good wine
Similar words
boisson: Any liquid intended to be drunk.
bière: An alcoholic drink made by fermenting grains such as barley, often with bubbles.
Definition in French
Boisson alcoolisée issue du raisin fermenté, dont le goût varie selon le cépage et le terroir.
Word origin
French vin is an inherited continuation of Latin vinum through the historical development of Gallo-Romance.
Usage tips
- Vin is masculine, so standard singular forms are un vin and du vin, not une vin or de la vin.