Aliments et Boissons - Types de Boissons

water that is safe to drink or use for food preparation, meeting government health standards for potability

eau potable, eau potable sans risque

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

lait

the liquid inside fruits and vegetables or the drink that we make from them

jus

a thick smooth drink made with crushed fruit, ice cream, yogurt, or milk

smoothie

a cold and non-alcoholic drink that is usually carbonated

boisson sans alcool

any alcoholic beverage, especially those with a high alcohol content considered intoxicating

spiritueux, boisson alcoolisée

an alcoholic beverage that contains ethanol, which is a type of alcohol that can cause intoxication when consumed in excessive amounts

boisson alcoolisée, breuvage alcoolique

(of drinks) without any alcohol

sans alcool

referring to a substance, typically a beverage or food, that contains caffeine

caffeiné, contenant de la caféine

made primarily from grains such as wheat, rice, corn, or oats

à base de céréales, céréaleux

an alcoholic drink made by mixing several drinks together

cocktail

a non-alcoholic beverage made by mixing various juices, sodas, or other non-alcoholic ingredients to create a cocktail-like drink without the addition of alcohol

mocktail, cocktail sans alcool

a drink containing a lot of sugar, caffeine, or other substances that makes one more active

boisson énergétique, boisson énergisante

water which is carbonated or fizzy

eau gazeuse, eau pétillante

a carbonated soft drink that is flavored with quinine and sweetened with sugar or another sweetener

eau tonique, tonique

water that has been boiled, collected as vapor, and then condensed back into a liquid to remove impurities and dissolved substances

eau distillée, eau purifiée

an alcoholic drink made from crushed apples

cidre

a drink that is alcoholic and made from different types of grain

bière

a drink that is alcoholic and mostly made from grape juice

vin

an alcoholic beverage that is typically higher in alcohol content than regular beer or wine

spiritueux, liqueur forte

a liquid that has been infused with carbon dioxide gas, creating bubbles and giving it a fizzy texture and taste

carbonatés, gazeux

an alcoholic drink consumed before going to bed to help one relax and sleep better

digestif, verre de fin de soirée

a drink which is fizzy, sweet, and contains alcohol

prémix

an alcoholic beverage, especially the type containing high amounts of alcohol

alcool

a beverage consumed right after a different one, often used to help with the taste of a strong or unpleasant drink

pousse-café, chaser

alcohol or an alcoholic beverage, commonly consumed in social gatherings

boisson, spiritueux

a colloquial term used to describe strong, high-alcohol content alcoholic beverages that can cause a burning sensation when consumed

eau de feu, alcool fortement alcoolisé

a drink served with a lot of small pieces of ice

boisson glacée

a term used to describe homemade or illegally distilled alcohol

alcool fait maison, alcool de contrebande

the act of pouring out a liquid as an offering to a deity or spirit, or any type of beverage that is consumed in celebration or as part of a ritual

libation

a slang term used to describe cheap, low-quality alcohol that is often high in alcohol content and can be dangerous to consume in large quantities

alcool frelaté, piquette

a type of alcoholic drink typically consumed in the early evening, often while watching the sunset

apéritif du soir, boisson du coucher de soleil

a small amount of alcoholic beverage or a place where alcoholic drinks are served or consumed, such as a bar or a pub

grog, taverne

a non-alcoholic version of a cocktail or mixed drink, often called a "virgin cocktail" or "virgin drink"

sans alcool, vierge

a type of beverage made by combining two or more ingredients, often including alcohol

cocktail, boisson mélangée

a medicine or drink made by soaking different types of herbs in boiling water

infusion

a drink made with dried milk, malt, water and sometimes sugar or chocolate or ice cream, served hot or cold

lait malté

a cold smooth drink made by mixing milk and ice-cream with fruits, chocolate, etc. as flavor

milk-shake, lait frappé

water from underground that contains minerals and gasses, usually bottled and sold

eau minérale

a drink that is high in protein and is similar to milkshake, consumed to increase energy level, lose weight, or gain muscle

boisson protéinée

(of tea or coffee) served without any added milk, cream, or sweeteners

noir, nature

a version that is modified to have lower calories, sugar, fat, or other specific nutritional components for health or weight management purposes

régime, régime alimentaire

(of wine) contaminated by a faulty cork, resulting in an unpleasant odor or taste in the wine

bouchonné, gagné par le bouchon

(of tea or coffee) having had caffeine completely or partly removed

décaféiné

(of a drink) suitable or safe for consuming

potable, buvable

(of alcohol, especially wine) having little to no sweetness

sécher

a type of drink that produces bubbles or fizz, often through the addition of carbon dioxide, creating a refreshing and invigorating texture and taste

effervescent, pétillant

(of a fizzy drink) not having bubbles anymore

plat

refers to a type of drink that contains high levels of alcohol and can cause impairment or intoxication if consumed in excess

enivrant, ivrogne

describing drink that contains extra salt and minerals to replace the ones a person loses during exercising or playing a sport

isotonique

(particularly of alcoholic drinks) not mixed with anything

pur, sec

(of drinks, especially alcoholic drinks) with no other substance mixed into it

pur, sec

a hot or cold beverage made from cocoa powder, milk or water, and sweetener, such as sugar

cocoa

(of tea or coffee) served with milk or cream

café blanc, thé blanc

(of a drink) not having bubbles in it

plat

a type of multi-layered drink made by carefully layering different colored liqueurs or cordials in a narrow, straight-sided glass

pousse-café

a type of beverage that has been made by fermenting grains or other ingredients

infusion