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aperitif

/ˌæp.əˈrɪ.tiːf/

/ˌæp.əˈrɪ.tɪf/

aperitifnoun

aperitifs

/ˌæp.əˈrɪ.tiːf/

/ˌæp.əˈrɪ.tɪf/

Translations

She ordered a light aperitif to enjoy while waiting for her dinner.

Elle a commandé un apéritif léger à savourer en attendant le dîner.

Additional translations

apéritifPar métonymie, désigne aussi le moment ou la pratique sociale précédant le repas.

Definitions

An alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

She ordered a light aperitif to enjoy while waiting for her dinner.

The occasion or social practice of having an alcoholic drink before a meal.

They met for an aperitif before heading to the restaurant.

Synonyms

pre-dinner drink

hors d'oeuvre

aperitif drink

aperitifadjective

more aperitif

Comp.

most aperitif

Super.

/ˌæp.əˈriː.tɪf/

/əˌpɛr.əˈtif/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "aperitif wine") to denote that something is intended to be served as an aperitif.

Translations

apéritifS'emploie surtout pour qualifier un vin ou un boisson servis à l'apéritif.

We sampled several aperitif wines during the tasting.

Nous avons dégusté plusieurs vins apéritifs pendant la dégustation.

Definitions

Intended to be served as an aperitif or characteristic of an aperitif.

We sampled several aperitif wines during the tasting.

Synonyms