How to Say ‘Have a drink’ in French
Prendre un verre
prawn-druh uhn vehr
[prawn-druh uhn vehr]
💬 Usage Tip: [Prendre un verre] literally means "take a drink," but idiomatically it means "have a drink" or "go for a drink." You can reuse it with people or places: [prendre un verre avec des collègues].
🇫🇷 In France: At or after a work event, [prendre un verre] is a common low-pressure invitation. It can mean one casual drink, not necessarily a big night out.
Phrase Breakdown
Prendre
[prawn-druh]
to have / to take
Prendre means "to take," and in this expression it means to go have a drink.
Prendre un verre après le travail peut être sympa.
Having a drink after work can be nice.
un
[uhn]
a
Indefinite article meaning "a" or "an".
Prendre un verre ensemble aide à mieux se connaître.
Having a drink together helps people get to know each other better.
verre
[vehr]
drink / glass
Literally "glass," but in this phrase it means a drink.
Prendre un verre avec des collègues détend l'ambiance.
Having a drink with colleagues relaxes the atmosphere.
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