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/tʃamˈpaɲa/

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Translation

champagne

Word origin

Named after Champagne, the region of north-eastern France where the sparkling wine is made. English 'champagne' comes from the same place name.

Origin
French
Root
Champagne
English cognates
champagne

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluralchampañas

Examples

.

We opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate the new year.

camarero sirvió .

The waiter served the champagne in tall glasses.

¡ !

Let's toast the newlyweds with champagne!

burbujeante.

The champagne was nicely chilled and very bubbly.

¿ tinto ?

Do you prefer red wine or a glass of champagne?

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This word is part of lesson 75.