French · Food & Drink
"Glass (for drinking)" in French: verre
le verre
Glass for drinking in French is le verre, masculine. Un verre d'eau is a glass of water. Lever son verre means to raise a glass. Verre also means glass as a material.
Thirsty guest
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How to pronounce verre
Say it
vehr
/vɛʁ/
Verre: vehr with French r. Same vowel as vert (green) — context decides.
"Glass (for drinking)" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le verre | the glass Drinking glass. | Drinking glass. |
| un verre de… | a glass of… Drink portion. | Drink portion. |
| verre d'eau | glass of water Everyday ask. | Everyday ask. |
| à votre santé | cheers / to your health Toast (with a verre). | Toast (with a verre). |
How to use verre in real life
- 1Thirsty guest
Tu veux un verre d'eau ?
Do you want a glass of water?
Un verre d'eau.
- 2Setting the table
Il manque un verre près de ton assiette.
There's a glass missing by your plate.
Un verre.
- 3Toast
On lève nos verres : à demain !
We raise our glasses — to tomorrow!
Nos verres.
Mistakes English speakers make with verre
Incorrect: Une verre d'eau.
Correct: Un verre d'eau.
Verre is masculine.
Incorrect: Passe-moi le glass.
Correct: Passe-moi le verre.
Use verre for a drinking glass.
Good to know
Ordering un verre often means a drink (often wine) at a café bar. At home, people still distinguish verre à eau and verre à vin by shape.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a friend's aperitif
ChatPal
Je te sers un verre de jus ?
Shall I pour you a glass of juice?
You
Oui. Tu as un grand verre ?
Yes. Do you have a big glass?
ChatPal
Tiens, voici un verre. Santé !
Here, here's a glass. Cheers!
You
Santé !
Cheers!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Glass (for drinking)" in French
How do you say glass in French?
Le verre (for drinking).
How do you say a glass of water?
Un verre d'eau.
Verre or vitres?
Verre is the drinking glass or material; vitres are window panes.
How do you pronounce verre?
vehr.
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