prosecco
prosecco is the French word for the English term prosecco.
The word refers to the type of wine known as prosecco.
Meaning: wine (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
prosecco is a noun.
Did you know?
- In France, prosecco is often grouped under the broader term bulles, meaning 'bubbles'. When someone asks for des bulles, they are usually referring to champagne, prosecco or cava.
- Although used frequently in French, prosecco is not a French word but an Italian one. In France, it is treated as an imported designation rather than a domestic variety.
- In French culinary circles, you might hear people distinguish between prosecco and champagne even though both are sparkling. While many English speakers use 'sparkling wine' interchangeably, the French are very strict about the geographical origins of these bubbly labels.
Examples in context
- Apportez-nous une bouteille de vin pétillant italien, s'il vous plaît.Bring us a bottle of Italian sparkling wine, please.
- Je vais prendre un verre de prosecco, s'il vous plaît.I'll have a glass of prosecco, please.
- Je voudrais un verre de prosecco, s'il vous plaît.I would like a glass of prosecco, please.
- Le prosecco est très frais et délicieux.The prosecco is very cold and delicious.
- Est-ce qu'il reste du prosecco dans la bouteille ?Is there any prosecco left in the bottle?
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are celebrating at a restaurant.
- HugoChloé, est-ce que tu veux du prosecco ?Chloé, do you want some prosecco?
- ChloéOui, avec plaisir, Hugo !Yes, with pleasure, Hugo!
- HugoOn va commander une bouteille de prosecco pour nous deux.We are going to order a bottle of prosecco for the two of us.
- ChloéC'est une excellente idée.That is an excellent idea.
