B2 noun Informel

booze

/buːz/

Booze is an informal term used to refer to alcoholic beverages in general. It is most commonly used in casual conversation to describe drinking at social gatherings or referring to someone's habit of consuming alcohol.

Exemples

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1

We should probably buy some more booze before the shops close for the holiday.

We should buy more alcoholic drinks before the stores shut down.

2

The legislation aims to curb the sale of illicit booze in the city center.

The law aims to stop the sale of illegal alcohol in the middle of the city.

3

I'm going to stay off the booze for a few weeks to focus on my fitness goals.

I am going to stop drinking alcohol for a while to focus on my health.

Famille de mots

Nom
booze
Verb
booze
Adverbe
boozily
Adjectif
boozy
Apparenté
boozer
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'ooze'. Imagine a bottle of alcohol 'oozing' out of a bag to remember the spelling and the liquid nature of the word.

Quiz rapide

The party was great, and there was plenty of free ___ for everyone.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : booze

Exemples

1

We should probably buy some more booze before the shops close for the holiday.

everyday

We should buy more alcoholic drinks before the stores shut down.

2

The legislation aims to curb the sale of illicit booze in the city center.

formal

The law aims to stop the sale of illegal alcohol in the middle of the city.

3

I'm going to stay off the booze for a few weeks to focus on my fitness goals.

informal

I am going to stop drinking alcohol for a while to focus on my health.

4

Sociological research indicates that the availability of cheap booze correlates with higher rates of public disturbance.

academic

Academic studies show that inexpensive alcohol is linked to more frequent social problems.

5

The corporate gala will offer a wide selection of top-shelf booze and fine wines.

business

The company party will provide high-quality liquor and expensive wines.

Famille de mots

Nom
booze
Verb
booze
Adverbe
boozily
Adjectif
boozy
Apparenté
boozer

Collocations courantes

free booze complimentary alcoholic drinks
cheap booze inexpensive or low-quality alcohol
hard booze strong spirits or high-proof alcohol
illicit booze illegal or bootlegged alcohol
get on the booze to start drinking heavily

Phrases Courantes

Bring Your Own Booze (BYOB)

A request for guests to bring their own alcohol to an event.

The booze cruise

A short trip taken specifically to buy cheap alcohol or to drink on a boat.

Off the booze

The state of abstaining from drinking alcohol.

Souvent confondu avec

booze vs boos

Boos are sounds of disapproval made by a crowd, while booze is alcohol.

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Notes d'usage

Booze is strictly informal. While very common in spoken British and American English, it should be replaced with 'alcohol' or 'beverages' in professional writing.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often try to use 'booze' as a countable noun (e.g., 'I bought three boozes'), but it is uncountable and should be used with 'some' or 'bottles of'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'ooze'. Imagine a bottle of alcohol 'oozing' out of a bag to remember the spelling and the liquid nature of the word.

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Origine du mot

Originates from the Middle Dutch word 'būsen', which means to drink to excess.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun Can function as an intransitive verb (e.g., 'He spent the night boozing.') Often follows adjectives like 'free', 'cheap', or 'hard'.
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, 'booze' is a central, though sometimes controversial, element of social life, pubs, and celebration.

Quiz rapide

The party was great, and there was plenty of free ___ for everyone.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : booze

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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