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• Nom désignant une boisson, telle qu'une bière ou un thé, obtenue par infusion, ébullition ou fermentation d'ingrédients, par opposition à une distillation.

A noun referring to a beverage, such as beer or tea, that is made by steeping, boiling, and fermenting ingredients rather than by distilling them.

1. Fermented beverageB1formal

   A drink made by steeping, boiling, and fermenting ingredients, typically referring to beer or ale, as opposed to distilled spirits.

   Boisson fermentée

   • He ordered a pint of his favorite brew at the pub.
   • This brewery is known for its dark, rich brew.
   • She prefers a light brew over a heavy stout.

   Synonymesalebeerhomebrewmalt liquorsuds

2. Hot infused drinkA2informal

   A beverage made by steeping ingredients in hot water, such as tea or coffee.

   boisson chaude infusée

   • Would you like a fresh brew of coffee?
   • I'll make a pot of tea; it's my favorite brew.
   • This herbal brew is very soothing.

   Synonymescoffeedecoctioninfusionteatisane

3. Mixture or concoctionB2informal

   A mixture of different elements, often used figuratively.

   mélange, concoction

   • The storm was a dangerous brew of wind and rain.
   • His speech was a strange brew of facts and opinions.
   • The new policy is a complex brew of regulations.

   Synonymesamalgamblendcompoundconcoctiondecoctioninfusionmedleymixmixturepotion

• Verbe désignant le processus de préparation d'une boisson (comme la bière, le thé ou le café) par infusion, ébullition ou fermentation, ainsi que le développement progressif d'une situation ou d'un sentiment.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a beverage (such as beer, tea, or coffee) by steeping, boiling, or fermenting, or to indicate the development of a situation or feeling.

1. Prepare a drink by steepingA2formal

   To make a beverage, such as tea or coffee, by soaking ingredients in hot water.

   Infuser (une boisson)

   • She brewed a pot of tea for her guests.
   • He likes to brew his coffee fresh every morning.
   • The tea needs to brew for at least five minutes.

   Synonymesdrawinfusemakepercolatepreparesteep

2. B2formal

   To begin to develop or form, often used for plans, trouble, or a storm.

   Se préparer, se former

   • A storm is brewing over the ocean.
   • Trouble has been brewing between the two departments for weeks.
   • A plan was brewing in his mind for months.

   Synonymesbuild updevelopformgatherhatchimpendloomthreaten