Verbs Flashcards

Important verbs used in discussing wine.

1
Q

chambrer

A

to bring to room temperature

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2
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perdurer

A

persist, remain

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3
Q

éntamer

A

to start or open (e.g., a bottle)

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4
Q

fouler

A

to press, to crush

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5
Q

verser

A

to pour, to add

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6
Q

mâcher

A

to chew

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7
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aérer

A

to aerate

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8
Q

remuer

A

stir in, mix in

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9
Q

couler

A

to drip

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10
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refroidir

A

to chill

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11
Q

s’oxyder

A

to oxidize

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12
Q

incommoder

A

to bother, inconvenience

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13
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verser

A

to pour

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14
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chauffer

A

to heat, toast (e.g., barrel)

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15
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acheminer

A

to transport

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16
Q

soutirer

A

decant, extract, squeeze out

17
Q

esbroufer

A

to show off

18
Q

encenser

A

to praise, laud

19
Q

chavirer

A

to capsize, fall over

20
Q

émettre

A

to emit

21
Q

decanter

A

to decant

22
Q

s’exprimer

A

to express / exhibit (e.g., characteristics)

23
Q

renifler

A

to sniff

24
Q

goûter

A

to taste

25
Q

inspirer

A

to inhale

26
Q

trinquer

A

to toast (for a drink)

27
Q

écarter

A

to remove

28
Q

égrapper

A

to de-stalk

29
Q

grumer

A

to suck wine / aerate in mouth

30
Q

carafer

A

to put in a carafe

31
Q

déboucher

A

to remove the cork

32
Q

patiner

A

to burnish, brighten