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/bwa.sɔ̃/

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Translation

drink

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Word origin

From Late Latin bibitionem ('a drinking'), from Latin bibere ('to drink'), which also gives French boire. English 'beverage' and 'imbibe' trace back to the same verb.

Origin
Latin
Root
bibere
English cognates
beverage, imbibe, bib

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralboissons

Examples

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What would you like to drink?

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Drinks are included in the price of the set menu.

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A hot drink would do some good in this weather.

alcoolisées .

The bar stops serving alcoholic drinks after midnight.

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She ordered a cold drink and sat down in the shade.

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This word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 10: boisson, gagnant, nation and 7 more words.