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Wine tasting in France – HearSay French A1
Discover the art of French wine tasting while practicing your listening and speaking skills on the go. Build your beginner vocabulary as you journey through picturesque vineyards.
Lessons Welcome to the winery Arrive at a picturesque French wine estate and check if they are accepting visitors.
Vocabulary bonjour (hello) le vin (the wine) le domaine (the estate) ouvert (open) fermé (closed) Objectives Greet the winery staff Ask if the estate is open Booking your tasting tour Secure a time slot for your vineyard tour by learning basic time phrases.
Vocabulary la réservation (the reservation) aujourd'hui (today) demain (tomorrow) le matin (the morning) l'après-midi (the afternoon) Objectives Express when you want to visit Understand basic timeframes Meeting the wine guide Introduce yourself to the sommelier who will be leading the tasting group.
Vocabulary je suis (I am) le guide (the guide) le sommelier (the sommelier) enchanté (nice to meet you) le groupe (the group) Objectives Introduce yourself Understand professional titles Exploring the green vineyards Walk among the grapevines and learn the basic words for the plants and nature.
Vocabulary la vigne (the vine) le raisin (the grape) vert (green) rouge (red) le soleil (the sun) Objectives Describe the vineyard setting Identify basic colors The climate and terroir Discover how the sun, rain, and soil affect the growth of the grapes.
Vocabulary la terre (the earth/soil) le climat (the climate) la pluie (the rain) chaud (hot) froid (cold) Objectives Talk about the weather Understand the concept of terroir Down in the cellar Visit the quiet, dark rooms where the wine is aged in traditional barrels.
Vocabulary la cave (the cellar) le tonneau (the barrel) grand (big) petit (small) sombre (dark) Objectives Describe the wine cellar Use simple adjectives At the tasting table Get ready to sample the wine by setting up with glasses and water.
Vocabulary le verre (the glass) la table (the table) l'eau (the water) la bouteille (the bottle) s'il vous plaît (please) Objectives Request items for tasting Use basic polite phrases Looking at the wine Observe the color and clarity of the beverage in your glass before drinking.
Vocabulary la couleur (the color) jaune (yellow) rose (pink) clair (clear) regarder (to look) Objectives Talk about visual aspects Identify wine colors Smelling the fruity aromas Swirl the glass and identify simple scents like apples or blooming flowers.
Vocabulary le nez (the nose) le fruit (the fruit) la pomme (the apple) la fleur (the flower) sentir (to smell) Objectives Describe simple smells Name basic fruits Tasting the local wine Take your first sip and describe the basic flavors to the sommelier.
Vocabulary la bouche (the mouth) bon (good) sec (dry) doux (sweet) goûter (to taste) Objectives Express how the wine tastes Differentiate between sweet and dry Learning the tasting etiquette Understand how to pace yourself and correctly use the provided spittoon.
Vocabulary le crachoir (the spittoon) un peu (a little) beaucoup (a lot) boire (to drink) recracher (to spit out) Objectives Understand tasting etiquette Express simple quantities Asking questions about wine Find out more details about the wine's production and ask for recommendations.
Vocabulary combien (how much) quel (which/what) où (where) le prix (the price) comprendre (to understand) Objectives Ask simple questions Inquire about prices Buying a delicious bottle Purchase a bottle of your favorite wine to take home as a souvenir.
Vocabulary acheter (to buy) la carte (the card) l'euro (the euro) cher (expensive) merci (thank you) Objectives Purchase a bottle of wine Talk about money and payment Saying goodbye to France Conclude your memorable visit to the vineyard and thank your wonderful hosts.
Vocabulary au revoir (goodbye) la région (the region) la visite (the visit) excellent (excellent) à bientôt (see you soon) Objectives Express your appreciation Say goodbye politely 