champagne
/ʃamˈpaɲ/masculine
The English phrase champagne is translated into Italian as champagne or sciampagna.
Meaning: sparkling white wine produced in Champagne (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| champagne | /ʃamˈpaɲ/ | masculine |
| sciampagna | feminine |
The word refers to sparkling white wine produced in Champagne.
Which one should you use?
The form champagne is a masculine noun using the original French spelling. The form sciampagna is a feminine noun using an Italianized spelling.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word can be used as either a masculine or feminine noun depending on the spelling chosen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃamˈpaɲ/
When do people say it?
In informal contexts, speakers may use the word Bollicine (bubbles) to refer to all sparkling wines, including champagne.
Did you know?
- The word sciampagna shares its linguistic roots with the Italian word campagna, which means 'countryside' or 'field'. This traces back to the Late Latin word 'campania', referring to a plain or open area.
- Italy produces its own prestigious sparkling wines like Franciacorta and Prosecco, which are often discussed in direct opposition to champagne in culinary debates.
- The word champagne is used in Italian to describe not just the drink, but also specific colors and textures in fashion and interior design.
Examples in context
- Io non bevo champagne.I don't drink champagne.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference regarding champagne.Tatoeba #2455818 by Guybrush88, translation #2271837 by CK
- Tom sta bevendo champagne.Tom is drinking champagne.This sentence is useful for describing an action currently being performed with champagne.Tatoeba #2455850 by Guybrush88, translation #2273107 by CK
- Non bere troppo champagne.Don't drink too much champagne.This sentence is useful for giving a warning about the quantity of champagne consumed.Tatoeba #2838875 by Guybrush88, translation #2838874 by CK
- Al nostro matrimonio, brinderemo con un buon spumante italiano!At our wedding, we'll toast with a good Italian champagne!
- Amici, oggi stappiamo una bottiglia di bollicine per festeggiare!Friends, today we'll open a bottle of bubbles to celebrate!
- Sono andato in vacanza in Lombardia e ho scoperto il Franciacorta, un sostituto del champagne!I went on vacation in Lombardy and discovered Franciacorta, a substitute for champagne!
- 95 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are celebrating an anniversary at a restaurant.
- AlessandroVuoi un calice di champagne?Do you want a glass of champagne?
- MartinaSì, grazie, è perfetto per festeggiare!Yes, thank you, it is perfect for celebrating!
- AlessandroLo champagne è molto freddo.The champagne is very cold.
- MartinaOttimo, brindiamo noi due!Great, let's toast, the two of us!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “champagne” translations and entries champagne, sciampagna, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries champagne, sciampagna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
