How to Say ‘We drink’ in French
On boit
ohn bwah
[ohn bwah]
💬 Usage Tip: A natural spoken phrase. Remember: in conversation, "on" often replaces "nous."
🇫🇷 In France: This kind of simple phrase is perfect for describing a hobby routine: skate, rest, drink, chat.
Phrase Breakdown
On
[ohn]
we / people
Used very often in spoken French to mean 'we'.
On boit souvent quelque chose après le roller.
We often drink something after inline skating.
boit
[bwah]
drink
From the verb 'boire'; with 'on', it means 'we drink'.
Après la balade, on boit un jus frais.
After the ride, we drink a fresh juice.
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