gin tonic
The English phrase gin and tonic is translated into French as gin tonic.
gin tonic refers to a cocktail made by mixing gin and tonic water.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the term may be spelled as gin-tonic.
Did you know?
- The word tonic in French can also refer to a medicinal restorative, leading to a historical association between the cocktail and health tonics.
- The term gin tonic is an example of a direct anglicism, meaning the French have adopted the English name almost wholesale instead of creating a native descriptive phrase.
- In a French bar, if you simply ask for 'un tonic', the bartender might be confused because the word tonic usually refers to the mixer rather than the complete cocktail.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais un gin tonic.I'd like a gin and tonic.This sentence is useful for ordering a gin tonic.Tatoeba #7793283 by Aiji, translation #52483 by CK
- Un gin tonic, s'il vous plaît.A gin and tonic, please.
- Elle boit un gin tonic bien frais.She is drinking a very cold gin and tonic.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are sitting at a terrace bar in the evening.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu veux un gin tonic ?Do you want a gin and tonic?
- HugoOui, c'est une excellente idée.Yes, that is an excellent idea.
- EmmaJe vais commander deux gin tonic pour nous.I am going to order two gin and tonics for us.
- HugoMerci Emma, tu es très aimable.Thank you Emma, you are very kind.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
