un verre de vin rouge
The English phrase "a glass of red wine" is translated into French as un verre de vin rouge.
This phrase is used to specify a single serving of red wine contained within a glass.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of un (a), verre (glass), de (of), vin (wine) and rouge (red).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the adjective rouge modifies vin (wine) rather than verre (glass), which is why it follows the noun vin.
Did you know?
- In France, ordering un verre de vin often implies a specific standard measurement of 12.5 centilitres, rather than just any size of glass.
- The word vin is used in the phrase vin d'honneur, which refers to a reception of drinks and snacks following a wedding or official ceremony.
- The French word verre for 'glass' is a doublet of vitre meaning 'window pane'. Both words originate from the Latin vitrum.
Examples in context
- Voulez-vous un verre de vin rouge ?Would you like a glass of red wine?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants un verre de vin rouge.Tatoeba #12311991 by lbdx, translation #4918110 by gcaplan
- J'ai bu un verre de vin rouge après dîner.I drank a glass of red wine after dinner.This sentence shows how to describe drinking un verre de vin rouge.Tatoeba #6947505 by Aiji, translation #4133588 by CK
- Elle a renversé un verre de vin rouge sur ma robe neuve.She spilled a glass of red wine on my new dress.This sentence illustrates an accidental spill involving un verre de vin rouge.Tatoeba #11982719 by lbdx, translation #2571311 by Hybrid
- Je voudrais un verre de vin rouge, s'il vous plaîtI would like a glass of red wine, please
- Je veux bien prendre un petit rouge, s'il te plaîtI would like to have a little red, please
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Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are at a restaurant.
- EmmaGabriel, est-ce que tu veux un verre de vin rouge ?Gabriel, do you want a glass of red wine?
- GabrielOui, avec plaisir, Emma.Yes, with pleasure, Emma.
- EmmaJe vais demander au serveur.I will ask the waiter.
- GabrielMerci beaucoup, tu es très gentille.Thank you very much, you are very kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, rouge, un, verre, vin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
