noun

Beaujolais

boh-zhuh-LAY

Beaujolais (noun) means a light, fruity red wine made from Gamay grapes, traditionally from the Beaujolais region of France. Example: “We picked up a bottle of Beaujolais to go with the roast chicken.”

noun

A light, fruity red wine made from Gamay grapes, traditionally from the Beaujolais region of France.

"We picked up a bottle of Beaujolais to go with the roast chicken."

"Beaujolais Nouveau is released every November, just weeks after the grapes are picked."

How to use Beaujolais

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA style of light red French wine, best known for the young "Nouveau" version released each autumn.

Common pairings

a bottle of Beaujolais Beaujolais Nouveau chilled Beaujolais

Word forms

Beaujolais plural

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Etymology

Named after Beaujolais, the wine-growing region in eastern France where the grapes are grown, itself named from the town of Beaujeu.

Rhymes for Beaujolais

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Beaujolais” mean?

The word “Beaujolais” means a light, fruity red wine made from Gamay grapes, traditionally from the Beaujolais region of France. In plain terms, a style of light red French wine, best known for the young "Nouveau" version released each autumn.

How do you pronounce “Beaujolais”?

“Beaujolais” is pronounced boh-zhuh-LAY (/ˌboʊ.ʒəˈleɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Beaujolais” in a sentence?

Here is “Beaujolais” used in a sentence: “We picked up a bottle of Beaujolais to go with the roast chicken.”

What part of speech is “Beaujolais”?

“Beaujolais” is a noun.