Verbs Flashcards
Important verbs used in discussing wine.
1
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chambrer
A
to bring to room temperature
2
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perdurer
A
persist, remain
3
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éntamer
A
to start or open (e.g., a bottle)
4
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fouler
A
to press, to crush
5
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verser
A
to pour, to add
6
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mâcher
A
to chew
7
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aérer
A
to aerate
8
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remuer
A
stir in, mix in
9
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couler
A
to drip
10
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refroidir
A
to chill
11
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s’oxyder
A
to oxidize
12
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incommoder
A
to bother, inconvenience
13
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verser
A
to pour
14
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chauffer
A
to heat, toast (e.g., barrel)
15
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acheminer
A
to transport
16
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soutirer
A
decant, extract, squeeze out
17
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esbroufer
A
to show off
18
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encenser
A
to praise, laud
19
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chavirer
A
to capsize, fall over
20
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émettre
A
to emit
21
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decanter
A
to decant
22
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s’exprimer
A
to express / exhibit (e.g., characteristics)
23
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renifler
A
to sniff
24
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goûter
A
to taste
25
inspirer
to inhale
26
trinquer
to toast (for a drink)
27
écarter
to remove
28
égrapper
to de-stalk
29
grumer
to suck wine / aerate in mouth
30
carafer
to put in a carafe
31
déboucher
to remove the cork
32
patiner
to burnish, brighten
