French · Food & Drink
"Beer" in French: bière
la bière
Beer in French is la bière, feminine, said bee-AIR. Une bière is a beer; une pression is a draft beer. Blonde, brune, and blanche describe common styles on French menus.
At a café terrace
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How to pronounce bière
Say it
bee-AIR
/bjɛʁ/
Bee-AIR. The r is a soft French r. The accent on è gives an open eh sound before the r. Do not say English "beer".
"Beer" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la bière | beer The drink in general. | The drink in general. |
| une bière | a beer Ordering one serving. | Ordering one serving. |
| une pression | a draft beer From the tap at a café or bar. | From the tap at a café or bar. |
| bière blonde / brune | lager-style / darker beer Common menu labels. | Common menu labels. |
How to use bière in real life
- 1At a café terrace
Je vais prendre une bière, s'il te plaît.
I'll have a beer, please.
Une bière with tu-style s'il te plaît among friends.
- 2Choosing a style
Tu préfères la bière blonde ou la brune ?
Do you prefer blonde beer or brown ale?
La bière stays feminine with the article.
- 3Picnic shopping
On achète de la bière pour ce soir ?
Shall we buy some beer for tonight?
De la bière for an unspecified amount.
Mistakes English speakers make with bière
Incorrect: Un bière, s'il vous plaît.
Correct: Une bière, s'il vous plaît.
Bière is feminine: une bière, la bière.
Incorrect: Je bois le beer.
Correct: Je bois de la bière. / Je prends une bière.
Use bière, not English beer.
Good to know
In brasseries, une pression often means whatever draft is on tap, usually a blonde. Craft beer culture has grown, but the classic café order remains simple: une bière or une pression.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering on a sunny terrace
ChatPal
Tu prends une bière avec moi ?
Will you have a beer with me?
You
Oui, une petite bière blonde.
Yes, a small blonde beer.
ChatPal
Moi aussi. Garçon, deux bières, s'il vous plaît.
Same for me. Waiter, two beers, please.
You
Parfait, j'ai bien soif.
Perfect, I'm really thirsty.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Beer" in French
How do I order a beer?
Une bière, s'il vous plaît, or une pression for draft.
Is bière masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la bière, une bière.
What is une pression?
A beer drawn from the tap; the everyday café draft.
How do you pronounce bière?
Bee-AIR, with an open è and a French r.
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