martini
masculine
martini is the French word for martini.
The word refers to the specific cocktail.
Meaning: cocktail (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
martini is a masculine noun, meaning it is used with the masculine article un (a).
Did you know?
- Because of the brand's dominance in the 'apéritif' market, a French bartender might ask if you want 'rouge' or 'blanc' after you order a 'martini'. This refers to the color of the brand's vermouth.
- French speakers often use the term dry to describe their martini just as English speakers do, but this is a direct loan from English cocktail culture rather than a native French linguistic development.
- If you order a martini in a traditional French bar, the bartender might assume you want a glass of 'vermouth' rather than a mixed cocktail. In many European contexts, the brand name is often used as a synonym for the fortified wine itself.
Examples in context
- Je veux un martini.I want a martini.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for a martini.Tatoeba #5461605 by Aiji, translation #2011337 by CK
- « Que veux-tu boire ? » « Un martini sec. »"What would you like to drink?" "A dry martini."This sentence shows how to respond to a question about what you would like to drink using martini.Tatoeba #11255940 by Micsmithel, translation #1606226 by fudede
- Un vodka martini, s'il vous plaît.A vodka martini, please.This sentence shows how to order a vodka martini politely.Tatoeba #598727 by Scott, translation #65646 by CM
- Je voudrais un Martini, s'il vous plaît.I would like a Martini, please.
- Je préfère un cocktail Martini extra sec.I prefer an extra dry Martini cocktail.
- Je vais prendre un Martini Bianco, s'il vous plaît.I'll have a Bianco Martini, please.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a bar in the evening.
- HugoTu veux commander un martini ?Do you want to order a martini?
- EmmaOui, un martini bien frais, s'il te plaît.Yes, a very cold martini, please.
- HugoJe vais prendre un autre martini pour moi.I'm going to have another martini for myself.
- EmmaD'accord, on commande alors.Okay, let's order then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “martini” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
