verre

Meaning

Noun

1. glass (substance)
2. glass (substance)
3. glass (substance)
4. Object of this substance
5. Object of this substance
6. Object of this substance

Verb

1. inflection of verrer:
2. inflection of verrer:

Pronounced as (IPA)

/vɛʁ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French voirre (most probably pronounced /ˈvwɛːrə/), from Old French voirre, from Latin vitrum. Doublet of vitre.
The irregular evolution of /wɛ/ into /ɛ/ in this word is "early but normal after labials"; the influence of derivatives with an etymological first-syllable /ɛ/ may also be relevant. Compare François vs. Français, roide vs. raide.

Sentences

Il vide son verre .

He empties his glass.

Prendrez-vous un verre d'eau.

Will you have a glass of water?

Les artisans byzantins jouent un rôle important dans le développement du verre de Venise .

Byzantine craftsmen play an important role in the development of Venetian glass.

Un hardtop amovible était maintenant disponible avec une fenêtre en verre coulissante .

A removable hardtop was now available with a sliding glass window.