cassis
cassis is the French word for cassis, a liqueur made from these berries.
Meaning: A liqueur made from these berries (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun referring to the liqueur or the berry, it is a masculine noun, written as le cassis.
Did you know?
- The word cassis is a homonym in French. While it refers to the berry, it also means 'helmet' when used in different historical or technical contexts.
- A popular French drink called a Kir consists of cassis liqueur topped with white wine. Its name comes from Félix Kir, a former mayor of Dijon who popularized the cocktail in the 1950s.
- The word cassis likely derives from the Latin cassia, which in turn comes from the Hebrew word qetzi'ah meaning incense cassia or the cassia tree.
Examples in context
- Ce gâteau est délicieux ! Il est au cassis.This cake is delicious! It's made with cassis.
- J'ai préparé une confiture de cassis maison.I made homemade blackcurrant jam.
- Il reste un peu de cassis dans la bouteille.There is a little bit of cassis left in the bottle.
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are preparing drinks in the kitchen.
- ManonNathan, où est la bouteille de cassis ?Nathan, where is the bottle of cassis?
- NathanElle est dans le placard, Manon.It is in the cupboard, Manon.
- ManonMerci, je vais en mettre un peu dans mon eau.Thanks, I'm going to put a bit in my water.
- NathanC'est une très bonne idée.That is a very good idea.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cassis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
