cordial de citron vert
Lime cordial in French is cordial de citron vert.
The phrase refers to a sweet, concentrated syrup made from lime juice and sugar, used to make drinks.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cordial (cordial), de (of) and citron vert (lime, literally 'green lemon').
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canadian French, the term sirop de lime may be used for lime cordial.
Did you know?
- The word cordial derives from the Latin word for 'heart'. This is because these concentrated syrups were historically thought to provide emotional warmth and stimulate the heart.
- While cordial de citron vert is standard in France, speakers in Quebec often use sirop de lime, a term directly borrowed from English.
Examples in context
- Est-ce que vous avez du sirop de citron vert pour mon cocktail ?Do you have any lime cordial for my cocktail?
- Je vais ajouter un peu de sirop de citron vert dans ma boisson.I'm going to add some lime cordial to my drink.
- Peux-tu me passer le sirop de citron vert, s'il te plaît ?Can you pass me the lime cordial, please?
- Achète une bouteille de sirop de citron vert pour la fête.Buy a bottle of lime cordial for the party.
- Je cherche du cordial de citron vert.I am looking for lime cordial.
- Ce cordial de citron vert est très sucré.This lime cordial is very sweet.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are preparing drinks in the kitchen.
- EmmaGabriel, as-tu vu le cordial de citron vert ?Gabriel, have you seen the lime cordial?
- GabrielOui, il est dans le placard.Yes, it is in the cupboard.
- EmmaMerci, je vais en mettre dans l'eau.Thanks, I'm going to put some in the water.
- GabrielC'est une excellente idée, Emma.That is an excellent idea, Emma.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries citron, cordial, de, vert, CC BY-SA 4.0.
