French · Food & Drink
"Wine" in French: vin
le vin
Wine in French is le vin, masculine, said veh with a nasal vowel. Un rouge means a glass or bottle of red, un blanc means white. Rosé is le rosé.
At dinner
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How to pronounce vin
Say it
veh
/vɛ̃/
Vin is a nasal veh: air through the nose, almost no final n consonant. It rhymes with pain and brin. Soft French v.
"Wine" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le vin | wine Wine in general. | Wine in general. |
| le vin rouge / blanc / rosé | red / white / rosé wine The three everyday color terms. | The three everyday color terms. |
| un verre de vin | a glass of wine When you want one glass, not a bottle. | When you want one glass, not a bottle. |
| la carte des vins | the wine list Ask for it in restaurants. | Ask for it in restaurants. |
How to use vin in real life
- 1At dinner
Je prends un verre de vin rouge.
I'll have a glass of red wine.
Un verre de vin is clearer than bare un rouge if you are new.
- 2Choosing a bottle
Ce vin vient de la Loire.
This wine comes from the Loire.
Regions matter a lot on French labels.
- 3Hosting friends
J'ouvre le vin maintenant ?
Shall I open the wine now?
Le vin can mean the bottle you already chose.
Mistakes English speakers make with vin
Incorrect: La vin est bonne.
Correct: Le vin est bon.
Vin is masculine. Use le and bon, not la and bonne.
Incorrect: Un wine rouge.
Correct: Un vin rouge.
Always vin in French, never the English word wine.
Good to know
France still ties wine to regions and meals more than to grape names alone. Asking for the house wine—le vin de la maison—is normal and often good value. Water stays on the table beside wine without awkwardness.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a bottle for a picnic in Burgundy
ChatPal
On prend un vin rouge léger pour le fromage ?
Shall we take a light red wine for the cheese?
You
Oui, un vin pas trop cher, autour de dix euros.
Yes, a wine that isn't too expensive, around ten euros.
ChatPal
Celui-ci est un pinot noir. Bon vin de Bourgogne.
This one is a pinot noir. Good Burgundy wine.
You
Super, on prend ce vin.
Great, we'll take this wine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wine" in French
Is vin masculine?
Yes: le vin, un vin blanc, ce vin est excellent.
How do I order just a glass?
Say un verre de vin rouge or un verre de blanc.
What does sec mean on wine?
Dry, not sweet. Useful for white wine and champagne.
How do you pronounce vin?
Nasal veh, like pain. Do not say "vin" with a clear English n.
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