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/a.pe.ʁi.tif/

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Translation

pre-dinner drink, drinks and nibbles before a meal

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Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralapéritifs

Examples

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Come round for drinks on Saturday evening.

, .

With pre-dinner drinks we serve olives and crisps.

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The drinks lasted longer than the meal.

France, .

In France, pre-dinner drinks are a time to chat.

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The children drink juice during the aperitif.

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