boisson/bwa.sɔ̃/
noun · A2 · Frequency 2217
nounfeminine
Meanings
act of drinking, consumption of a liquid
General term for the act of consuming any liquid.
drinking (the activity of consuming alcoholic beverages)
Specifically refers to consuming alcoholic beverages.
drink (a consumable liquid)
Refers to any consumable liquid such as water, juice, alcohol, etc.
Examples
Après un effort intense, la boisson aide le corps à récupérer ses liquides.
After intense exertion, drinking helps the body replace its lost fluids.
Chez lui, la boisson est devenue une habitude dont il cherche à se débarrasser.
For him, drinking has become a habit he is trying to break.
Cette boisson sans sucre contient du thé vert et du citron.
This sugar-free drink contains green tea and lemon.
Chaque participant peut choisir une boisson avec son repas.
Each participant can choose a drink with their meal.
Collocations
- la consommation de boissonthe consumption of drink
- la boisson alcooliséealcoholic drink
- une boisson rafraîchissantea refreshing drink
Common mistakes
Cette boison est très fraîche.
Cette boisson est très fraîche.
The noun boisson, meaning a drink, is spelled with a double s; boison is a common spelling error.
Related words
antonymnourriturefood
nounfeminine
Meanings
act of drinking, consumption of a liquid
General term for the act of consuming any liquid.
drinking (the activity of consuming alcoholic beverages)
Specifically refers to consuming alcoholic beverages.
drink (a consumable liquid)
Refers to any consumable liquid such as water, juice, alcohol, etc.
Examples
Les boissons sans sucre sont rangées dans le réfrigérateur.
The sugar-free drinks are stored in the refrigerator.
Le serveur a apporté les boissons avant les plats.
The waiter brought the drinks before the dishes.
Nous avons commandé deux boissons pour le déjeuner.
We ordered two drinks for lunch.
Les boissons sont comprises dans le prix du menu.
The drinks are included in the menu price.