A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "A glass of red wine" in French
Order a glass of red wine in French with this essential restaurant phrase.
Un verre de vin rouge
uhn vair duh van ROOZHneutral
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Ask for this when you want a single serving of red wine at a café or restaurant. It's the standard way to order without specifying a particular bottle.
Alternatives
- Un rougeMore casual, if the context is already about wine.
- Un verre de rougeSlightly more casual than the full phrase, but still very common.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'vin'
The 'in' is a nasal vowel, don't pronounce the 'n' distinctly.
The 'r' sound
French 'r' is guttural, made in the back of the throat, not rolled like in Spanish.
Gender of 'vin'
'Vin' (wine) is masculine, so use 'un' (a) not 'une' (a).
A small cultural note
While 'un verre de vin rouge' is standard, many French people will simply say 'un rouge' if the context is clear they mean wine.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
how to order red wine in french
You can say 'Un verre de vin rouge, s'il vous plaît.' This is the polite and standard way to order.
what does un verre de vin rouge mean
It translates directly to 'a glass of red wine.' It's a common and useful phrase for ordering at a restaurant or bar.
can I just say un rouge
Yes, you can say 'un rouge' if it's clear you're talking about wine. This is a bit more casual but widely understood.
