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French for Wine Tasting
French for Wine Tasting – What Are French Words To Describe the Flavour of Wine?
In this lesson, we’ll explore ten words that you could use to describe different types of wine and their flavour in French.
Watch the video as many times as you need, until you feel you can give the French translations as we go!
Review Vocabulary
Part 1
| English | French |
|---|---|
| acidic | acide |
| dry | sec |
| fruity | fruité |
| full-bodied | corsé |
| light | léger |
Part 2
| English | French |
|---|---|
| semi-dry | demi-sec |
| oaky | boisé |
| spicy | épicé |
| sweet | doux, moelleux |
| very sweet | sucré |
Flashcards
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Give It a Go!
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French Quiz – Word Recall – Wine Tasting – Describing Flavour
A quiz to test your knowledge of French vocabulary for describing the flavours of wine.
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