fût de bière
The English phrase "beer keg" is translated into French as fût de bière.
The phrase refers to a large metal or wooden container used for storing and transporting beer.
What does it mean word for word?
The word fût refers specifically to the cylindrical container or barrel itself.
Which one should you use?
While fût is the standard term for a keg, barrique can be used to refer to a wooden barrel used for aging or storage.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, fûts de bière is the standard plural form.
Did you know?
- In French, the word bière has two completely different meanings based on its origin: one refers to the drink, while the other refers to a coffin stand.
- The word fût is used in architecture to describe the shaft of a classical column, because of its cylindrical shape.
- The word fût descends from the Latin word fūstis, which meant a stick or a club.
Examples in context
- Je vais commander un fût de bière pour la fête ce soir.I'm going to order a beer keg for the party tonight.
- On a besoin de deux barils de bière pour la soirée.We need two beer kegs for the party.
- Le serveur déplace un fût de bière.The waiter is moving a beer keg.
- Nous devons commander un fût de bière supplémentaire.We need to order an additional beer keg.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are preparing for a party in a bar.
- LucasLéa, as-tu trouvé le fût de bière ?Léa, did you find the beer keg?
- LéaOui, il est dans l'arrière-boutique, Lucas.Yes, it is in the back room, Lucas.
- LucasC'est parfait, aide-moi à le ramener.That's perfect, help me bring it back.
- LéaD'accord, je vais prendre mes gants.Okay, I will go get my gloves.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bière, de, fût, CC BY-SA 4.0.
