fizz

UK
/fɪz/
US
/fɪz/

Translations

fizzadjective
Used attributively before a noun to mean ‘carbonated, effervescent’ or, figuratively, ‘lively’.
He banned all fizz drinks during training camp.
Il a interdit toutes les boissons gazeuses pendant le camp d'entraînement.
Additional translations
pétillantPeut s'employer pour une boisson ou au sens de « vif, animé ».
fizznoun
fizzes
pl
The party had a real fizz to it, with everyone dancing and laughing.
La fête avait une vraie vivacité, avec tout le monde qui dansait et riait.
The fizz of the soda was audible as soon as the can was opened.
Le pétillement du soda s'est fait entendre dès l'ouverture de la canette.
boisson gazeuse
She ordered a lemon fizz to go with her meal.
Elle a commandé une boisson gazeuse au citron avec son repas.
Additional translations
pepsFamilier.
fizzverb
fizzed
Past Simple
fizzed
Past Participle
fizzing
Gerund
UK
/fɪz/
US
/fɪz/
pétillerAu sens figuré : montrer de l'excitation ou de la vivacité.
The crowd began to fizz with anticipation as the band took the stage.
La foule a commencé à pétiller d'impatience lorsque le groupe est monté sur scène.
The soda began to fizz as soon as I opened the bottle.
La boisson a commencé à pétiller dès que j'ai ouvert la bouteille.
Additional translations
bouillonnerPour un liquide gazeux ou en effervescence.

Definitions

fizzadjective
Attributive: carbonated or effervescent; sparkling and lively.
He banned all fizz drinks during training camp.
fizznoun
The sound or action of effervescence, such as the bubbling noise made by carbonated liquids.
The fizz of the soda was audible as soon as the can was opened.
A carbonated drink, especially one that is sweetened and flavored.
She ordered a lemon fizz to go with her meal.
A state of excitement or liveliness.
The party had a real fizz to it, with everyone dancing and laughing.
fizzverb
To make a hissing or bubbling sound, typically as a result of effervescence.
The soda began to fizz as soon as I opened the bottle.
To show excitement or liveliness.
The crowd began to fizz with anticipation as the band took the stage.