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]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Petit' here conveys the idea of a casual drink without commitment.
🇫🇷 In France: Porto is a fortified wine, and offering it is a hospitable gesture in France.
Phrase Breakdown
Prendre
[prond-ruh]
To take
To get or hold something with one's hands.
Il va prendre un café.
He will have a coffee.
un
[uhn]
a
Indefinite article used before a singular noun.
J'ai un verre d'eau.
I have a glass of water.
petit
[puh-tee]
small
Of a limited size or amount.
Un petit rire se fit entendre.
A small laugh was heard.
verre
[vair]
glass
A drinking container made from glass.
Un verre de vin est sur la table.
A glass of wine is on the table.
de
[duh]
of
Expressing the relationship between part and a whole.
Un verre de lait.
A glass of milk.
Porto
[por-toh]
Porto
A type of fortified wine from Portugal.
Je préfère un petit verre de Porto.
I prefer a small glass of Porto.
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