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drink

/drɪŋk/

drink in

drink up

drinknoun

drinks

/drɪŋk/

Translations

boisson

She poured herself a drink of water to quench her thirst.

Elle s'est versé une boisson d'eau pour étancher sa soif.

Additional translations

boisson alcooliséeSens précis : boisson contenant de l’alcool.

alcoolSens collectif pour la consommation d’alcool.

verrePar extension, pour une consommation alcoolisée prise en société.

la flotteFamilier, pour la mer ou l’eau en expression humoristique.

Definitions

A liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment.

She poured herself a drink of water to quench her thirst.

An alcoholic beverage.

He went to the bar to get a drink after work.

The act of drinking, especially alcohol.

He was known for his love of drink and often spent evenings at the pub.

A large body of water such as the sea, especially when regarded humorously or informally.

The sailor slipped and fell into the drink.

An informal social occasion at which alcoholic beverages are consumed.

They met for a quick drink after work.

Synonyms

drinkverb

drank

Past Simple

drunk

Past Participle

drinking

Gerund

/drɪŋk/

Translations

boire

She drank a glass of water after her workout.

Elle a bu un verre d'eau après son entraînement.

Additional translations

boireAu sens de consommer de l’alcool, surtout en excès.

absorberPour un liquide absorbé par une matière ou un sol.

s'imprégner deAu sens figuré : absorber mentalement ou émotionnellement.

Definitions

To take liquid into the mouth and swallow it.

She drank a glass of water after her workout.

To consume alcoholic beverages, especially in excess.

He decided not to drink at the party because he had to drive home.

To absorb or soak up a liquid.

The dry soil drank the rain eagerly.

To take in or absorb something mentally or emotionally, as if by drinking.

She paused to drink in the spectacular view.

Synonyms

Antonyms

drinkadjective

/drɪŋk/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "drink driving", "drink machine".

Translations

Additional translations

alcooliséEmploi attributif, surtout dans des composés liés à l’alcool.

Definitions

Relating to beverages or to the act of drinking, especially alcohol, when used attributively before a noun.

Drink driving is a serious offense in the UK.