bordeaux

• Nom propre désignant une ville portuaire du sud-ouest de la France, célèbre comme grand centre du commerce du vin, ou l'un des vins rouges ou blancs produits dans cette région, ou des vins qui leur ressemblent.

A proper noun referring to a port city in southwestern France, known as a major center of the wine trade, or any of several red or white wines produced in that region or wines resembling them.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. City in FranceB1formal

   A major port city in southwestern France, known for its historical architecture and as a center of the wine trade.

   Bordeaux (ville)

   • Bordeaux is famous for its 18th-century buildings.
   • We took a trip to Bordeaux last summer.
   • The city of Bordeaux is located on the Garonne River.

2. Type of wineB1formal

   A red or white wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a wine similar in style.

   vin de Bordeaux

   • He ordered a bottle of Bordeaux with dinner.
   • This Bordeaux has a rich, fruity flavor.
   • She prefers a white Bordeaux to a red one.