boire

Definitions of boire
  1. verb
    consume alcohol
    synonyms: picoler
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    types:
    courir les bistrots, faire la java, faire la tournée des cafés
    go from one pub to the next and get progressively more drunk
    tenir
    drink alcohol without showing ill effects
    type of:
    consommer, prendre, se reservir
    serve oneself to, or consume regularly
  2. verb
    take in liquids
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    boire avidement
    drink large quantities of (liquid, especially alcoholic drink)
    sucer
    draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
    glouglouter
    drink from a flask with a gurgling sound
    boire à petites gorgées, siroter
    drink in sips
    boire avidement
    drink greedily or as if with great thirst
    laper, laper bruyamment
    take up with the tongue
    achever de boire, vider
    drink to the last drop
    boire à grands traits, vider d'un trait
    to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
    avaler, s'envoyer un verre
    drink down entirely
    type of:
    consommer, prendre, se reservir
    serve oneself to, or consume regularly
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