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    boire un verre

    Grammar & Usage

    verb phrase / idiomatic expression
    neutral to casual

    How it works

    Formed by the irregular verb 'boire' (to drink) followed by the indefinite masculine noun phrase 'un verre' (a glass). It uses metonymy, where the container 'verre' designates the alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage inside. It functions as a standard transitive verb phrase in sentence syntax.

    Sample sentences

    Tu veux aller boire un verre après le travail ?

    Do you want to go grab a drink after work?

    Nous avons bu un verre en terrasse pour profiter du soleil.

    We had a drink on the terrace to enjoy the sun.

    Je t'invite à boire un verre pour fêter ta promotion.

    Let me buy you a drink to celebrate your promotion.

    Quick facts

    nounGender:Masculine ('un verre')
    culturalNote:Common social invitation used for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, typically in a café or bar.
    verbConjugation:Irregular 3rd group verb (je bois, tu bois, il boit, nous buvons, vous buvez, ils boivent; participe passé: bu)

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    Example

    Tu veux aller boire un verre après le travail ?

    Do you want to go grab a drink after work?

    Nous avons bu un verre en terrasse pour profiter du soleil.

    We had a drink on the terrace to enjoy the sun.

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