drinks

UK
/drɪŋks/
US
/drɪŋks/

Translations

drinknoun

drinks

pl

drinks
pl
UK
/drɪŋk/
US
/drɪŋk/
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
verrePar extension, pour une consommation alcoolisée prise en société.
alcoolSens collectif pour la consommation d’alcool.
la flotteFamilier, pour la mer ou l’eau en expression humoristique.
boisson alcooliséeSens précis : boisson contenant de l’alcool.
drinkverb

drinks

drank
Past Simple
drunk
Past Participle
drinking
Gerund
UK
/drɪŋk/
US
/drɪŋk/
She drank a glass of water after her workout.
Elle a bu un verre d'eau après son entraînement.
Additional translations
absorberPour un liquide absorbé par une matière ou un sol.
s'imprégner deAu sens figuré : absorber mentalement ou émotionnellement.
boireAu sens de consommer de l’alcool, surtout en excès.

Definitions

drinknoun
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.
drinkverb
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.