Meaning
To consume a fruit or vegetable drink.
Cultural Background
Juice is often served in small glasses in cafes. Juice is a common breakfast staple, often called 'jus de fruits'. Similar to France, juice is a standard cafe drink.
Pronunciation
The French 'u' is tricky. Make sure your lips are rounded like you're whistling.
Alcohol
Never use 'jus' if you mean beer or wine!
Meaning
To consume a fruit or vegetable drink.
Pronunciation
The French 'u' is tricky. Make sure your lips are rounded like you're whistling.
Alcohol
Never use 'jus' if you mean beer or wine!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
Je ____ un jus d'orange.
'Boire' is the verb for drinking.
Which is correct?
What do you say to have a juice?
Both 'boire' and 'prendre' are used.
Match the drink to the verb.
Boire...
You drink juice, you don't drink sandwiches.
Complete the dialogue.
A: On va au café ? B: Oui, ____.
Contextually, this is the only logical choice.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJe ____ un jus d'orange.
'Boire' is the verb for drinking.
What do you say to have a juice?
Both 'boire' and 'prendre' are used.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
You drink juice, you don't drink sandwiches.
A: On va au café ? B: Oui, ____.
Contextually, this is the only logical choice.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, but 'boire un jus' is more common when ordering.
Yes, it is 'le jus'.
Say 'boire un café'.
No, it's very casual.
Usually, smoothies are called 'smoothies'.
They are interchangeable in casual speech.
Related Phrases
Prendre un verre
contrastTo have a drink (usually alcohol).
Boire un coup
contrastTo have a drink (casual).
Jus de fruits
builds onFruit juice.
