claret

• Nom désignant une couleur rouge pourpre sombre ou un type de vin rouge sec, en particulier de la région de Bordeaux en France.

A noun referring to a dark purplish-red color, or to a type of dry red wine, particularly from the Bordeaux region of France.

1. Dark purplish-red colorB2formal

   A deep, rich shade of red with a hint of purple, resembling the color of certain red wines.

   Clairet (couleur)

   • She wore a beautiful claret dress to the gala.
   • The autumn leaves turned a deep claret color.
   • The room was decorated in shades of claret and gold.

   Synonymesburgundygarnetmaroonwine

2. Dry red wine from BordeauxB2formal

   A type of dry red wine, originally from the Bordeaux region of France, known for its deep color and complex flavor.

   Claret (vin rouge de Bordeaux)

   • He ordered a bottle of claret to accompany the steak.
   • The sommelier recommended a fine claret from the 2010 vintage.
   • They served a classic claret at the wedding reception.

   Synonymesbordeaux

• Verbe archaïque ou désuet signifiant émettre un bruit de ferraille ou frapper avec un bruit métallique. Il a aussi été utilisé historiquement comme terme d'argot pour désigner le sang.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to make a clattering noise, or to strike with a clattering sound. Also used historically as a slang term for blood.

1. C1formalbritish

   To drink claret, a type of red wine from the Bordeaux region of France.

   boire du claret

   • The gentlemen clareted after the formal dinner.
   • He spent the evening clareting with his colleagues.
   • They clareted until the early hours of the morning.