digestif
digestif / after-dinner drink
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/di.ʒɛs.tif/
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Cultural Note
The digestif bookends the apéritif, closing the meal as the apéritif opens it. Common digestifs include Cognac, Armagnac, Calvados (apple brandy from Normandy), and herbal liqueurs like Chartreuse. The tradition reflects the French belief that meals should unfold in stages, each with its own rhythm and pleasure.
📝 Example Sentences
Prenez-vous un digestif ? Un calvados, peut-être ?
Would you like a digestif? A calvados, perhaps?
Le repas s'est terminé avec un digestif au coin du feu.
The meal ended with a digestif by the fireside.