verbverb
boire
drink
Prendre un liquide dans la bouche et l’avaler.
Word: boire
Language: French
Meaning:
Boire is a French verb that means "to drink."
Explanation:
- Boire refers to the action of taking a liquid into the mouth and swallowing it.
- It is commonly used for drinking water, beverages, or any liquids.
Conjugation (present tense example):
- Je bois (I drink)
- Tu bois (You drink)
- Il/elle boit (He/she drinks)
- Nous buvons (We drink)
- Vous buvez (You drink)
- Ils/elles boivent (They drink)
Synonyms:
- s’hydrater (to hydrate oneself) — more formal or specific
- absorber (to absorb, to take in) — more general but can be used for liquids
Antonyms:
There is no direct single-word antonym, but opposite concepts in context might be:
- éviter de boire (to avoid drinking)
- être sevré (to be weaned off drinking, especially alcohol)
Additional Notes:
- Boire can be used literally for liquids but can also be used metaphorically (e.g., "boire les paroles" meaning to listen intently, "drink in the words").
- It is an irregular verb in French.
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Examples
Elle aime boire un verre de jus d'orange le matin.verb
She likes to drink a glass of orange juice in the morning.
Elle boit du café tous les matins.verb
She drinks coffee every morning.
Je ne bois plus de vin.verb
I don't drink wine anymore.
Nous avons bu de l’eau après la course.verb
We drank water after the race.
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