sip

• Nom désignant une petite quantité de liquide que l'on porte à la bouche, généralement en buvant lentement ou avec précaution.

A noun referring to a small amount of liquid taken into the mouth, typically by drinking slowly or cautiously.

1. Small drinkA2formal

   A small amount of liquid taken into the mouth, typically by drinking slowly.

   petite gorgée

   • She took a sip of her coffee.
   • He offered me a sip of his tea.
   • A sip of water was all she needed.

   Synonymesdramdropmouthfulnipswallowtaste

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de boire un liquide en petites quantités, généralement par petites gorgées.

A verb used to indicate the act of drinking a liquid in small quantities, typically by taking small mouthfuls.

1. Drink slowlyA2formal

   To drink a liquid in small quantities, taking small mouthfuls.

   boire à petites gorgées

   • She sipped her tea while reading the newspaper.
   • He sipped the hot coffee carefully to avoid burning his tongue.
   • They sat on the porch sipping lemonade.

   Synonymesnursesamplesuptaste

   Antonymesgulpquaffswigswill

2. Taste cautiouslyB1informal

   To drink something in a careful or restrained manner, often to savor the flavor.

   siroter avec précaution

   • He sipped the wine slowly, appreciating its bouquet.
   • She sipped the soup to check if it was too salty.
   • The connoisseur sipped the whiskey with great attention.

   Synonymesnipsamplesuptaste

   Antonymeschugguzzlequaffslugswill