sup

UK
/sʌp/
US
/sʌp/

Translations

supnoun
sups
pl
UK
/sʌp/
US
/sʌp/
souperFamilier ou vieilli ; repas du soir.
They invited us over for a sup after the meeting.
Ils nous ont invités à prendre un souper après la réunion.
gorgéePetite quantité de liquide bue d'un coup.
He took a quick sup of his coffee before heading out the door.
Il a pris une rapide gorgée de café avant de sortir.
Additional translations
petite gorgéeInsiste sur la petite quantité.
supverb
supped
Past Simple
supped
Past Participle
supping
Gerund
UK
/sʌp/
US
/sʌp/
souperVieux ou littéraire ; « prendre le repas du soir ».
They decided to sup at the new restaurant downtown.
Ils ont décidé de souper dans le nouveau restaurant du centre-ville.
siroterBoire par petites gorgées.
She supped the hot soup slowly to savor its flavor.
Elle a siroté la soupe chaude lentement pour en savourer la saveur.
Additional translations
boire à petites gorgéesTour plus explicite ; emploi courant.
dînerSelon le contexte et l'usage régional ; « prendre le repas du soir ».
supinterjection
UK
/sʌp/
US
/sʌp/
salutFormule de salut familière.
Sup, how's your day going?
Salut, comment se passe ta journée ?
Synonyms
how's it going
what's happening
what's good
what's up

Definitions

supnoun
A sip or small amount of liquid taken into the mouth.
He took a quick sup of his coffee before heading out the door.
An informal term for a meal, especially an evening meal.
They invited us over for a sup after the meeting.
supverb
To eat the evening meal; to dine.
They decided to sup at the new restaurant downtown.
To take liquid food or drink by sips or spoonfuls.
She supped the hot soup slowly to savor its flavor.
supinterjection
A casual greeting or way to ask someone how they are doing.
Sup, how's your day going?