margarita
The English phrase "margarita" is translated into French as margarita.
The word refers to the cocktail made with tequila, orange liqueur and lime.
Meaning: cocktail with tequila, orange liqueur, and lime (noun)
Did you know?
- While margarita is used for the drink, the French word for a daisy flower is marguerite. These two words share the same Greek root meaning 'pearl'.
- Despite the popularity of the margarita, French cocktail culture historically prioritizes 'apéritifs' like the 'Kir' or 'Pastis' over tequila-based drinks during the pre-dinner hour.
- In French culinary terms, the concept of 'frosting' the rim of a margarita glass uses the word givré, which is the same word used to describe a window covered in frost.
Examples in context
- Je vais prendre une margarita.I'll have a margarita.Tatoeba #8382610 by Aiji, translation #7970452 by CK
- J'aime bien siroter une margarita avec du sel sur le bord.I enjoy sipping on a margarita with salt around the rim.Tatoeba #8898952 by lbdx, translation #62920 by CK
- citron vertLime
- Est-ce que vous servez des margaritas?Do you serve margaritas?
- Je vais commander une autre margarita.I'm going to order another margarita.
- Une margarita est trop sucrée pour moi.A margarita is too sweet for me.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are looking at a drink menu at a bar.
- NathanQu'est-ce que tu veux boire, Chloé ?What do you want to drink, Chloé?
- ChloéJe pense que je vais choisir une margarita.I think I'll choose a margarita.
- NathanBon choix, c'est très rafraîchissant.Good choice, it's very refreshing.
- ChloéOui, c'est mon cocktail préféré !Yes, it's my favorite cocktail!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
