alcohol in French
alcohol in French is alcool, boisson alcoolique, boisson alcoolisée — alcohol means ethanol, the intoxicating chemical found in beer, wine, and spirits.
alcohol in French
alcool
(organic compound, countable) Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
alcool
(uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.
boisson alcoolique
(uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.
boisson alcoolisée
(uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.
What does "alcohol" mean?
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noun Ethanol, the intoxicating chemical found in beer, wine, and spirits.
"She avoids alcohol during the week."
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noun Drinks that contain ethanol, considered as a group.
"The store doesn't sell alcohol after 10pm."
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noun In chemistry, any of a family of organic compounds containing a hydroxyl (-OH) group, of which ethanol is just one example.
"Isopropyl alcohol is used to clean wounds, not drunk."
alcohol in a sentence
- She avoids alcohol during the week.
- The recipe calls for wine, but the alcohol cooks off during simmering.
- The store doesn't sell alcohol after 10pm.
- Isopropyl alcohol is used to clean wounds, not drunk.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "alcohol" in French?
"alcohol" in French is alcool, boisson alcoolique, boisson alcoolisée. alcohol means: Ethanol, the intoxicating chemical found in beer, wine, and spirits.
How do you use "alcohol" in a sentence?
Example: "She avoids alcohol during the week." In French, "alcohol" is alcool, boisson alcoolique, boisson alcoolisée.
Are there other ways to say "alcohol" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "alcohol": alcool, boisson alcoolique, boisson alcoolisée.
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