culture de la boisson
feminine
The English phrase "drinking culture" is translated into French as culture de la boisson.
This phrase refers to the traditions and behaviors associated with drinking within a society or group.
Meaning: traditions and behaviors (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
culture de la boisson is a feminine noun phrase.
Did you know?
- While boisson means 'drink', French speakers use the verb boire in the phrase boire un coup to invite someone for a casual drink, which literally translates to 'drink a blow'.
- In France, the concept of culture de la boisson is often tied to the terroir, a word used to describe how the specific soil and climate of a region define the taste of the drinks produced there.
- The word culture in this phrase stems from the Latin 'cultūra', which originally meant 'cultivation' or 'tilling the soil' rather than social customs.
Example sentences for French are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are discussing their recent trip to Europe.
- HugoAs-tu aimé la culture de la boisson en France ?Did you like the drinking culture in France?
- EmmaOui, Emma adore le vin et les apéritifs.Yes, Emma loves wine and aperitifs.
- HugoC'est très différent de chez nous, n'est-ce pas ?It is very different from home, isn't it?
- EmmaC'est vrai, c'est beaucoup plus relaxé.That's true, it is much more relaxed.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “drinking culture” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boisson, culture, de, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
