vodka Coca Light
vodka Coca Light is the French way to say vodka diet coke.
This phrase refers to a mixed drink consisting of vodka and diet cola. In France, people almost always use the brand name Coca Light instead of the generic term for diet coke when ordering this drink.
Did you know?
- The term Coca comes from a Spanish word borrowed from Quechua, the language of the Inca Empire.
- While 'diet' is a common English term, you will rarely hear a French speaker use 'régime' to describe a low-calorie drink, as that word refers strictly to a weight-loss food plan.
- In many French bars, if you ask for a 'vodka Coca' without specifying 'Light', the bartender will almost certainly serve you the full-sugar version by default.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais une vodka Coca Light, s'il vous plaît.I would like a vodka diet coke, please.
- Est-ce que vous servez de la vodka Coca Light ?Do you serve vodka diet coke?
- Il reste de la vodka Coca Light au bar.There is some vodka diet coke left at the bar.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are ordering drinks at a lounge.
- LucasLéa, tu veux boire quoi ?Léa, what do you want to drink?
- LéaUne vodka Coca Light pour moi, merci.A vodka diet coke for me, thanks.
- LucasD'accord, et moi je prendrai un jus d'orange.Okay, and I will have an orange juice.
- LéaBonne idée, allons commander !Good idea, let's go order!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coca, light, vodka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
