vodka
/vɔd.ka/feminine
The French word for vodka is vodka.
The word vodka is a feminine noun used to refer to the clear distilled alcoholic liquor.
Meaning: clear distilled alcoholic liquor (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Because vodka is a feminine noun, you use the partitive article de la to express an unspecified quantity, such as in de la vodka (some vodka). In a negative sentence, the partitive article changes to de to indicate zero quantity, resulting in pas de vodka (no vodka).
How do you pronounce it?
/vɔd.ka/
Did you know?
- The French word vodka is a direct loanword from Russian, where it is actually a diminutive form of the word for 'water'.
- While vodka is the standard term, a French speaker might describe a very strong, cheap spirit as de la gnôle, a slang term that transforms a drink into a punchy, informal expression.
- In French, the term eau-de-vie is often used for high-proof spirits, a category that includes vodka. This term literally translates to 'water of life', mirroring the 'water' etymology found in the Russian root of 'vodka'.
Examples in context
- Il déteste la vodka.He hates vodka.This sentence illustrates a preference or dislike regarding vodka.Tatoeba #9754364 by Micsmithel, translation #8318986 by Amastan
- Il a bu de la vodka.He drank vodka.This sentence shows how to express having consumed vodka.Tatoeba #12077516 by Amastan, translation #8377121 by Amastan
- Je n'ai pas de vodka.I don't have vodka.This sentence demonstrates the use of vodka in a negative construction to indicate absence.Tatoeba #1953511 by Sbgodin, translation #1953273 by Dejo
- Je vais prendre un verre de vodka s'il vous plaît.I'll have a glass of vodka, please.
- Nous avons acheté une bouteille de vodka pour la soirée.We bought a bottle of vodka for the party.
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are preparing drinks at a party.
- LucasEst-ce que tu as de la vodka ?Do you have any vodka?
- ChloéOui, elle est dans le frigo.Yes, it is in the fridge.
- LucasMerci, je vais faire un cocktail.Thanks, I'm going to make a cocktail.
- ChloéD'accord, je t'aide avec les verres.Okay, I'll help you with the glasses.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vodka” translations and entries vodka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vodka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
