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How to Say ‘Evian is a water brand.’ in French

Evian est une marque d'eau.

ay-VYAHN eh ewn MARK dee oh

[ay-VYAHN eh ewn MARK dee oh]

🇫🇷 In France: In a café, asking for une Evian gets you a bottle of still water. Tap water is free if you ask for une carafe d'eau "a jug of tap water".

Phrase Breakdown

Evian est

ay-VYAHN eh

Evian is

'Evian' sounds like 'ay-vee-ahn', with a nasal ending. Link 'est' to the next word: 'eh-t-ün'.

Example

Evian est connue.

Evian is well known.

Words in this phrase

Evian

[ay-VYAHN]

Evian (brand)

French brand of mineral water from the town of Évian-les-Bains.

Example

Je bois de l'Evian.

I drink Evian.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

une marque d'eau.

ewn MARK dee oh

a water brand.

'D'eau' means 'of water' and sounds like 'doh'.

Example

Vittel est une marque d'eau.

Vittel is a water brand.

Words in this phrase

une

[ewn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before feminine singular nouns.

Example

Une rencontre comme celle-ci peut ouvrir des portes.

A meeting like this can open doors.

marque

[MARK]

brand

Feminine noun for a commercial brand or make.

Example

C'est une bonne marque.

It's a good brand.

[dee]

Used to indicate possession or connection.

Example

Le livre d'un ami.

The book of a friend.

eau

[oh]

water

Common noun meaning water.

Example

Buvez beaucoup d'eau aujourd'hui.

Drink a lot of water today.

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