juste des boissons
The English phrase "just drinks" is translated into French as juste des boissons.
This phrase is used to clarify that no food is included in an order or a reservation, indicating that only beverages are being ordered or consumed.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of juste (just/only), des (some/plural indefinite article) and boissons (drinks/beverages).
Which one should you use?
You can also use the synonymous alternative seulement des boissons interchangeably. For a more formal tone, you may use Uniquement des boissons.
Did you know?
- While juste des boissons is the literal translation, a French person might say on prend l'apéro to signal they are only having drinks and light snacks before a meal.
- The word juste traces back to the Latin iūstus, a term that originally referred to the realms of law and justice.
- If you are ordering in a very casual setting, like a bistro, you might hear people use the word verres instead of boissons. For example, juste quelques verres implies 'just a few drinks'.
Examples in context
- On se retrouve après le travail pour juste boire un verre?Shall we meet up after work to just have a drink?
- Nous voulons juste des boissons.We just want drinks.
- Est-ce qu'il y a juste des boissons sur la table ?Are there just drinks on the table?
- Je commande juste des boissons pour le groupe.I am ordering just drinks for the group.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are at a bar deciding what to order.
- LucasEst-ce qu'on mange quelque chose ?Are we eating something?
- LéaNon, je commande juste des boissons pour nous deux.No, I'm ordering just drinks for the two of us.
- LucasD'accord, je prendrai un jus d'orange.Okay, I will have an orange juice.
- LéaEt moi, je prendrai un café.And I will have a coffee.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries des, juste, CC BY-SA 4.0.
