bière stout
The English phrase "stout beer" is translated into French as bière stout.
bière stout refers to a dark, heavy beer brewed with roasted malt or barley.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Belgium, you might hear bière noire used for stout beer. In Quebec, you can use the term stout to ask for stout beer.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun bière is feminine, so the indefinite article used is une for une bière stout (a stout beer).
Did you know?
- The word bière is a cognate of the English word 'bier' which refers to the stand on which a corpse or coffin is placed.
- In historical French texts, you might find the word cervoise used instead of bière. This refers to an ancient type of grain-based fermented drink that predates the modern definition of beer.
- In France, requesting a bière noire may get you a dark lager or a porter rather than a true stout, as the term is more generic than the English equivalent.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais une bière stout, s'il vous plaît.I would like a stout beer, please.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are at a craft brewery.
- ChloéQu'est-ce que tu veux boire, Gabriel ?What do you want to drink, Gabriel?
- GabrielJe vais prendre une bière stout.I'll have a stout beer.
- ChloéC'est un bon choix pour l'hiver.That's a good choice for winter.
- GabrielOui, j'aime les bières bien sombres.Yes, I love very dark beers.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bière, CC BY-SA 4.0.
