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How to Say ‘Have a small glass of Porto.’ in French

Prendre un petit verre de Porto.

prond-ruh uhn puh-tee vair duh por-toh

[prond-ruh uhn puh-tee vair duh por-toh]

🇫🇷 In France: Offering un petit verre de Porto sounds old-fashioned and homey here, especially from an older person receiving a visitor. Petit often softens the offer rather than stressing the size.

Phrase Breakdown

Prendre

[prond-ruh]

To take

To get or hold something with one's hands.

Example

Il va prendre un café.

He will have a coffee.

[uhn]

Indefinite article used before a singular noun.

Example

J'ai un verre d'eau.

I have a glass of water.

petit

[puh-tee]

small

Of a limited size or amount.

Example

Un petit rire se fit entendre.

A small laugh was heard.

verre

[vair]

glass

A drinking container made from glass.

Example

Un verre de vin est sur la table.

A glass of wine is on the table.

[duh]

Expressing the relationship between part and a whole.

Example

Un verre de lait.

A glass of milk.

Porto

[por-toh]

Porto

A type of fortified wine from Portugal.

Example

Je préfère un petit verre de Porto.

I prefer a small glass of Porto.

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