Prendre un petit verre de Porto.
Have a small glass of Porto.
Language note: 'Petit' here conveys the idea of a casual drink without commitment.
Culture note: Porto is a fortified wine, and offering it is a hospitable gesture in France.
Context: The concierge offers Amélie a refreshment as they converse.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Prendre
[prond-ruh]
To take
To get or hold something with one's hands.
Il va prendre un café.
He will have a coffee.
un
[uhn]
a
Indefinite article used before a singular noun.
J'ai un verre d'eau.
I have a glass of water.
petit
[puh-tee]
small
Of a limited size or amount.
Un petit rire se fit entendre.
A small laugh was heard.
verre
[vair]
glass
A drinking container made from glass.
Un verre de vin est sur la table.
A glass of wine is on the table.
de
[duh]
of
Expressing the relationship between part and a whole.
Un verre de lait.
A glass of milk.
Porto
[por-toh]
Porto
A type of fortified wine from Portugal.
Je préfère un petit verre de Porto.
I prefer a small glass of Porto.
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