Meaning
To consume water from a glass.
Cultural Background
Water is free in restaurants. Always ask for a 'carafe d'eau'. People often say 'prendre un verre d'eau' just as much as 'boire'.
The 'd'' rule
Always use 'd'' before 'eau' because it starts with a vowel.
Meaning
To consume water from a glass.
The 'd'' rule
Always use 'd'' before 'eau' because it starts with a vowel.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
Je veux _____ un verre d'eau.
You drink water, you don't eat it.
Choose the correct phrase.
Which is correct?
No article after 'de' here.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesJe veux _____ un verre d'eau.
You drink water, you don't eat it.
Which is correct?
No article after 'de' here.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, 'eau' is uncountable. Use 'un verre d'eau' or 'une bouteille d'eau'.
Related Phrases
Une carafe d'eau
similarA pitcher of water
Boire de l'eau
builds onTo drink water
