French translation of keg is 
keg

Meaning of "keg" in English

A "keg" refers to a small barrel traditionally made of wood, metal, or plastic, commonly used for storing and serving liquids like beer. Typically, kegs can hold around five to ten gallons. In modern usage, the term often relates to the cylindrical containers seen in bars or breweries for distributing beer. Kegs are also pivotal in social events or gatherings where draft beer is preferred over bottled options, providing a convenient means of serving large quantities.

Meaning of "keg" in French

In French, "keg" is borrowed directly from English, used primarily to describe a container for beer, often seen in a bar or restaurant setting. Like in English, it refers to a small barrel-shaped vessel that stores and dispenses beer. The term is mostly utilized in contexts related to brewing and beverage service, where modern establishments may prefer it over traditional wooden barrels, especially for convenience in dispensing draft beers.

Pronunciation of "keg" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /kɛɡ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "keg" is relatively consistent across English-speaking regions, though slight variations in accent may occur. For example, British and American English speakers may pronounce the vowel sound slightly differently due to regional accents. Nonetheless, the term is generally pronounced clearly and concisely across dialects.

Pronunciation of "keg" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /kɛɡ/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation of "keg" remains close to the English original. Variations might occur depending on the speaker's accent, particularly among Francophones who frequently use English terms in the context of brewing or bar settings. However, since it is a borrowed term, the pronunciation does not deviate significantly.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. They tapped a fresh keg of beer for the party.
   (Ils ont installé un nouveau fût de bière pour la fête.)

2. The pub always has a keg special on weekends.
   (Le pub propose toujours une offre spéciale sur les fûts le week-end.)

3. He struggled to lift the heavy keg by himself.
   (Il a eu du mal à soulever le lourd fût tout seul.)

4. The brewery rolled out a new craft beer in kegs.
   (La brasserie a lancé une nouvelle bière artisanale en fûts.)

5. We need to return the empty kegs to the supplier.
   (Nous devons retourner les fûts vides au fournisseur.)

6. A full keg was enough to serve everyone at the barbecue.
   (Un fût plein suffisait à servir tout le monde au barbecue.)

7. They ordered a keg of cider for the autumn festival.
   (Ils ont commandé un fût de cidre pour le festival d'automne.)

8. The bartender expertly replaced the empty keg.
   (Le barman a remplacé le fût vide avec expertise.)

9. Each keg is labeled with its brewing date.
   (Chaque fût est étiqueté avec sa date de brassage.)

10. The event's highlight was a keg toss competition.
    (Le point culminant de l'événement était un concours de lancer de fût.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "keg" in English

Synonyms: barrel, cask, drum, tun, vat, container, tank, butt, hogshead, firkin.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: barrel, container, tank, cask, drum, vessel, receptacle, tub, tubby, firkin.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "keg" in French

Synonyms: baril, tonneau, fût, tambour, cuve, récipient, réservoir, futaille, cuvée, bout.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: baril, récipient, réservoir, tonneau, tambour, futaille, cuve, cuvée, conteneur, tambour.

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