cointreau
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cointreau is the French name for the orange-flavoured triple sec liqueur.
This term refers specifically to the orange-flavoured triple sec liqueur.
Meaning: orange-flavoured triple sec liqueur (name)
Did you know?
- The 'triple sec' category that cointreau belongs to literally translates to 'three times dry', referring to the removal of sugar during distillation.
- The name Cointreau is a family surname. The liqueur was created by François Cointreau in 1840 and is still owned by the descendants of the Cointreau family.
- The pronunciation of the 'oi' in cointreau produces a 'wa' sound, which is quite different from the 'oy' sound found in the English word 'boy'.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais un Cointreau, s'il vous plaît.I would like a Cointreau, please.
- Un Cointreau, c'est délicieux en cocktail.A Cointreau is delicious in a cocktail.
- Il reste un peu de Cointreau dans le placard.There is a little bit of Cointreau left in the cupboard.
- Elle ajoute du Cointreau dans le cocktail.She adds some Cointreau to the cocktail.
- Est-ce que tu préfères le Cointreau ou le Grand Marnier ?Do you prefer Cointreau or Grand Marnier?
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are preparing drinks at a home party.
- GabrielManon, est-ce qu'on a du Cointreau pour les Margaritas ?Manon, do we have any Cointreau for the Margaritas?
- ManonOui, j'ai acheté une bouteille de Cointreau hier.Yes, I bought a bottle of Cointreau yesterday.
- GabrielSuper, je vais la chercher dans la cuisine.Great, I will go get it from the kitchen.
- ManonD'accord, merci beaucoup Gabriel.Okay, thank you very much Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cointreau” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
