Vin

Vin meaning and definition

Vin means “wine” in French. On French wine labels and menus, it refers to grape wine, as in vin rouge (red wine), vin blanc (white wine), and vin rosé (rosé wine).

The word comes from Latin vinum, but the useful wine-label meaning is simple: vin = wine.

Vin vs vins

Vin is singular. Vins is plural and means “wines.” You may also see le vin (“the wine”), un vin (“a wine”), and des vins (“wines”).

Common French wine terms with vin

• Vin rouge = red wine
• Vin blanc = white wine
• Vin rosé = rosé wine
• Le vin = the wine
• Vin mousseux = sparkling wine
• Vin doux = sweet wine
• Vin de France = a broad French wine category

FAQ

Is vin a word?

Yes. Vin is a French word meaning wine.

What does vins mean?

Vins means wines, the plural of vin.

What is vin in English?

Vin translates to wine in English.