prendre un verre
to have a drink (together)
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/pʁɑ̃dʁ œ̃ vɛʁ/
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Cultural Note
This is THE classic French way to ask someone on a first date. It's casual, low-pressure, and allows for easy escape if it's not going well. In France, suggesting 'prendre un verre' at a café terrace or wine bar is much more common than a formal dinner date. It signals romantic interest without being too forward.
📝 Example Sentences
Ça te dirait de prendre un verre après le boulot ?
Would you like to get a drink after work?
On s'est retrouvés pour prendre un verre et on a fini par parler pendant quatre heures.
We met up for a drink and ended up talking for four hours.