sup

• Nom désignant une petite quantité de nourriture liquide, comme une gorgée ou une cuillerée de soupe ou de bouillon.

A noun referring to a small amount of liquid food, such as a sip or a spoonful of soup or broth.

1. Small amount of liquid foodC2formalbritish

   A small quantity of liquid food, such as soup or broth, typically taken as a sip or swallow.

   gorgée de liquide nourrissant

   • He took a sup of the warm broth to soothe his throat.
   • She offered him a sup of her soup.
   • The old man enjoyed a sup of ale with his meal.

   Synonymesmouthfulsipswallowtaste

• Verbe vieilli signifiant prendre (de la nourriture ou un liquide) en petite quantité dans la bouche, surtout boire ou manger à la cuillère ; siroter ou consommer progressivement.

An archaic verb meaning to take (food or liquid) into the mouth in small quantities, especially by drinking or eating with a spoon; to sip or consume gradually.

1. To eat or drink in small amountsC2formal

   To take food or liquid into the mouth a little at a time, either by drinking or by eating with a spoon.

   boire ou manger par petites gorgées / petites cuillerées

   • She sat by the fire, supping her soup slowly.
   • He supped his tea in silence, lost in thought.
   • The old man supped his broth with a steady hand.

   Synonymessamplesiptaste