Manger, Boire et Servir de la Nourriture - Consommation d'alcool

to drink [verbe]

to consume alcohol as a habit or for pleasure

boire

Ex: She does n't usually drink , but she 'll have a cocktail at special occasions .

Elle ne boit généralement pas, mais elle prendra un cocktail lors d'occasions spéciales.

to abuse [verbe]

to consume substances such as alcohol or drugs beyond acceptable or recommended levels

abuser

Ex: He began to abuse alcohol after facing a series of personal challenges , leading to detrimental effects on his health .

Il a commencé à abuser de l'alcool après avoir fait face à une série de défis personnels, ce qui a eu des effets néfastes sur sa santé.

to sober up [verbe]

to reduce the effects of alcohol in a person's system

désenivrer

Ex: The medical staff provided treatment to effectively sober the patient up and prevent further complications.

Le personnel médical a fourni un traitement pour désenivrer efficacement le patient et prévenir d'autres complications.

to swill [verbe]

to quickly and often carelessly consume large amounts of liquid, particularly alcoholic drinks

ingurgiter

Ex: After the victory , they decided to swill celebratory champagne .

Après la victoire, ils ont décidé de siffler du champagne de célébration.

to toast [verbe]

to express good wishes or congratulations, usually by raising a glass and drinking in honor of a person, event, or achievement

porter un toast

Ex: Friends gathered to toast the success of their colleague 's promotion .

Des amis se sont réunis pour porter un toast au succès de la promotion de leur collègue.

to lace [verbe]

to add a splash or small amount of a potent alcoholic drink to another beverage for flavor or added strength

ajouter une touche de

Ex: The bartender decided to lace the cocktail with a hint of rum for extra flavor .

Le barman a décidé de parfumer le cocktail avec une touche de rhum pour un arôme supplémentaire.

to knock back [verbe]

to drink quickly or consume a beverage in a rapid or forceful manner

descendre

Ex: He often knocks back a few glasses of beer after work to unwind .

Il descend souvent quelques verres de bière après le travail pour se détendre.

to booze [verbe]

to drink alcohol, especially in large quantities and often habitually

boire de l'alcool

Ex: After a long week , they decided to booze and unwind at the local pub .

Après une longue semaine, ils ont décidé de boire et de se détendre au pub local.

to belt down [verbe]

to quickly and significantly consume a drink, typically an alcoholic one in large quantities

descendre rapidement

Ex: She could belt down a glass of wine faster than anyone at the table .

Elle pouvait descendre un verre de vin plus vite que quiconque à table.

to carouse [verbe]

to engage in lively, noisy, and often excessive drinking and celebration, especially in a social gathering or festive setting

faire la bringue

Ex: The holiday season is a time when people often carouse at parties .

La période des fêtes est un moment où les gens font souvent la noce lors des fêtes.

to cut off [verbe]

to cease serving alcoholic drinks to an individual

couper les vivres

Ex: Signs of slurred speech and unsteady movements prompted the bartender to cut off the patron to ensure their safety .

Des signes de parole trouble et de mouvements instables ont incité le barman à couper le client pour assurer sa sécurité.

to revel [verbe]

to joyfully and enthusiastically enjoy festivities, often involving drinking

se réjouir

Ex: The pub was filled with patrons reveling and enjoying their drinks during the music festival .

Le pub était rempli de clients qui faisaient la fête et profitaient de leurs boissons pendant le festival de musique.

to tipple [verbe]

to regularly enjoy drinking alcohol without excess

siroter

Ex: After a long day at work , he likes to tipple a glass of wine .

Après une longue journée de travail, il aime siroter un verre de vin.

pub crawl [nom]

an outing where participants visit multiple pubs or bars in one session, usually drinking along the way

tournée des bars

Ex: We went on a pub crawl downtown last night .

Nous sommes allés faire un tournée des bars dans le centre-ville hier soir.

proof [nom]

a scale for measuring the strength of alcoholic beverages

degré

Ex: In the United States , proof is a measure of the alcohol content in beverages , with 1 proof equal to 0.5 % alcohol by volume .

Aux États-Unis, la preuve est une mesure de la teneur en alcool des boissons, avec 1 preuve équivalant à 0,5 % d'alcool par volume.

high [nom]

a feeling of euphoria caused by drugs or alcohol

défonce

Ex: After taking the substance , he experienced a high that lasted for hours .

Après avoir pris la substance, il a ressenti un high qui a duré des heures.

happy hour [nom]

a time when bars offer discounted prices on drinks to attract customers

heure heureuse

Ex: During happy hour , we enjoy half-priced cocktails at our favorite bar .

Pendant l'heure heureuse, nous profitons de cocktails à moitié prix dans notre bar préféré.

hangover [nom]

a feeling of illness one feels after drinking an excessive amount of alcohol

gueule de bois

Dutch courage [nom]

the strength or confidence that is obtained from drinking an excessive amount of alcoholic drinks

le courage né de l'alcool

Ex: He had a shot of whiskey for some Dutch courage before giving his presentation.

Il a pris un verre de whisky pour un peu de courage néerlandais avant de faire sa présentation.

designated driver [nom]

a person chosen to abstain from alcohol and ensure the safe transportation of others who have been drinking

conducteur désigné

Ex: John agreed to be the designated driver , showing his commitment to responsible drinking habits .

John a accepté d'être le conducteur désigné, montrant son engagement envers des habitudes de consommation responsables.

cheers [Interjection]

used as a casual way to say goodbye

Salut

Ex: Alright, I'll see you tomorrow then. Cheers!

D'accord, je te vois demain alors. Salut !

delirium tremens [nom]

a serious alcohol withdrawal condition causing confusion, hallucinations, and tremors

délirium tremens

Ex: Delirium tremens can be life-threatening , requiring immediate medical attention .

Le delirium tremens peut mettre la vie en danger, nécessitant une attention médicale immédiate.

alcoholism [nom]

a medical condition caused by drinking an excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis

alcoolisme

Ex: Alcoholism can impact a person 's career , relationships , and overall well-being .

Alcoolisme peut affecter la carrière, les relations et le bien-être général d'une personne.

Alcoholics Anonymous [nom]

an international organization with a spiritually inclined twelve-step program designed to help people who are trying to stop drinking alcohol

alcooliques anonymes

Ex: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings provide a supportive environment for individuals recovering from alcohol addiction .

Les réunions des Alcooliques Anonymes offrent un environnement de soutien pour les individus en voie de rétablissement de la dépendance à l'alcool.

driving under the influence [Phrase]

the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that it impairs the person's ability to drive safely

Ex: He was caught driving under the influence after a police officer noticed he was swerving on the road .

DWI [nom]

a term used in some jurisdictions to refer to the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

conduite en état d'ivresse

Ex: He was arrested for driving while intoxicated after failing a breathalyzer test.

Il a été arrêté pour conduite en état d'ivresse après avoir échoué à un test d'alcoolémie.

drunk [Adjectif]

having had too much alcohol and visibly affected by it

ivre

Ex: The bar refused to serve more drinks to visibly drunk patrons .

Le bar a refusé de servir plus de boissons aux clients visiblement ivres.

alcoholic [Adjectif]

excessively consuming alcohol and struggling to control or stop this habit

alcoolique

Ex: Despite repeated interventions , Jack 's alcoholic friend refused to acknowledge the severity of his addiction .

Malgré des interventions répétées, l'ami alcoolique de Jack a refusé de reconnaître la gravité de son addiction.

sloshed [Adjectif]

drunk from consuming a significant amount of alcohol

ivre

Ex: After a few too many drinks, he became sloshed and started singing loudly.

Après quelques verres de trop, il est devenu saoul et a commencé à chanter fort.

tipsy [Adjectif]

lightly intoxicated from alcohol

pompette

Ex: He felt tipsy after a couple of glasses of wine.

Il se sentait ivre après quelques verres de vin.

plastered [Adjectif]

heavily drunk, often to the point of being visibly clumsy and lacking control

saoul

Ex: She became plastered after downing several shots of tequila.

Elle est devenue bourrée après avoir descendu plusieurs verres de tequila.

blind drunk [Adjectif]

extremely intoxicated or drunk, to the point where one's senses and judgment are severely disabled

ivre mort

Ex: After the celebration , they ended up blind drunk and had to call a cab .

Après la célébration, ils ont fini ivre mort et ont dû appeler un taxi.

buzz [nom]

the feeling of being intoxicated or under the influence of substances such as alcohol, caffeine, or recreational drugs

l'euphorie

drunken [Adjectif]

affected by alcohol to the extent of being visibly intoxicated

ivre

Ex: He spoke in a drunken slur after a night at the bar .

Il a parlé avec une élocution ivre après une nuit au bar.

hammered [Adjectif]

having consumed excessive alcohol to the point of extreme intoxication

bourré

Ex: He was hammered by the time the party was halfway through.

Il était bourré au moment où la fête était à moitié terminée.

inebriated [Adjectif]

affected by alcohol

ivre

Ex: After a few drinks, he became inebriated and started telling jokes.

Après quelques verres, il est devenu ivre et a commencé à raconter des blagues.

intoxicated [Adjectif]

being heavily affected by alcohol

ivre

Ex: He was clearly intoxicated, stumbling as he tried to walk.

Il était clairement ivre, trébuchant alors qu'il essayait de marcher.

wasted [Adjectif]

heavily intoxicated by alcohol, often to the point of being impaired or unconscious

défoncé

Ex: He was so wasted at the party that he could barely stand.

Il était tellement bourré à la fête qu'il pouvait à peine se tenir debout.

wino [nom]

a person, typically homeless, who is addicted to or regularly consumes large quantities of inexpensive wine

alcoolo

Ex: He sat on the park bench , a lonely wino with a bottle in a brown paper bag .

Il était assis sur le banc du parc, un clochard solitaire avec une bouteille dans un sac en papier brun.

drunk [nom]

a person who is in a state of intoxication resulting from the consumption of excessive alcohol

ivrogne

Ex: The bartender refused to serve more drinks to the drunk at the end of the bar .

Le barman a refusé de servir plus de boissons à l'ivrogne au bout du bar.

drunkard [nom]

a person who is habitually or frequently intoxicated, especially with alcohol

ivrogne

Ex: The community organized an intervention for the well-known neighborhood drunkard .

La communauté a organisé une intervention pour l'ivrogne bien connu du quartier.

sober [Adjectif]

not under the influence of alcohol or drugs

sobre

Ex: He has been sober for three years , overcoming his alcohol addiction .

Il est sobre depuis trois ans, surmontant sa dépendance à l'alcool.

teetotal [Adjectif]

completely avoiding alcohol

qui ne boit pas d'alcool

Ex: He has been teetotal for years and never drinks alcohol .

Il est abstinent depuis des années et ne boit jamais d'alcool.

rehab [nom]

‌the process of helping someone who has a problem with drugs or alcohol to lead a normal life again

désintox

Ex: She checked into rehab to overcome her addiction to prescription medication .

Elle s'est inscrite en réhabilitation pour surmonter sa dépendance aux médicaments sur ordonnance.

sobriety [nom]

not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

sobriété

Ex: After years of struggling with addiction , he finally achieved sobriety .

Après des années de lutte contre la dépendance, il a finalement atteint la sobriété.

teetotaller [nom]

a person who abstains completely from alcoholic drinks

abstinent

Ex: At the party , while others enjoyed their drinks , she proudly identified herself as a teetotaller .

À la fête, alors que les autres profitaient de leurs boissons, elle s'est fièrement identifiée comme une abstinente.

Manger, Boire et Servir de la Nourriture
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