French · Food & Drink
jus
juice
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
The liquid obtained from fruit or vegetables.
Example
Je voudrais un jus d'orange, sil vous plait.
I would like an orange juice, please.
Etymology
'Jus' comes from the Latin word 'jus', meaning broth or juice. The term has historically been used to refer to liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jus' is common in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in gastronomy. It is understood across various Francophone regions without strong dialectal variations.