jeu à boire
/ʒø a bwaʁ/masculine
The English phrase "drinking game" is translated into French as jeu à boire. Wiktionary also lists jeu bibitif.
Meaning: game involving drinking (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| jeu à boire | /ʒø a bwaʁ/ | masculine |
| jeu bibitif | masculine |
A drinking game is a game that involves the consumption of alcohol. You can use the standard term jeu à boire or the more playful term jeu bibitif to describe such activities.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase jeu à boire literally translates to "game for drinking".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "drinking games", change the singular jeu à boire to jeux à boire.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʒø a bwaʁ/
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Examples in context
- Certains jeux associés à la consommation d'alcool peuvent être dangereuxSome games associated with alcohol consumption can be dangerous
- On va jouer à des jeux à boire ce soir ?Are we going to play some drinking games tonight?
- Lors de nos soirées entre amis, nous aimons organiser des jeux à boire pour nous divertir.During our gatherings with friends, we enjoy organizing drinking games for entertainment.
- C'est un jeu à boire très connu.It is a very well-known drinking game.
- Ce jeu à boire est trop difficile.This drinking game is too difficult.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are planning a party.
- ChloéTu veux essayer un nouveau jeu à boire ?Do you want to try a new drinking game?
- NathanOui, comment on y joue ?Yes, how do you play it?
- ChloéJe vais t'expliquer les règles, Nathan.I will explain the rules to you, Nathan.
- NathanÇa a l'air super amusant !That sounds like great fun!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “drinking game” translations and entries jeu à boire, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bibitif, boire, jeu, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
