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Advisory French Expression
| Meaning | Drink in moderation | |
| Literally | To be consumed with restraint | |
| Register | normal | |
| Pronunciation |  |
[ah ko(n) suh may ah vehk muh day rah syo(n)] |
| IPA | [a kɔ̃ sɔ me a vɛk mɔ da ra sjɔ̃] | |
Usage notes: À consommer avec modération is a standard warning phrase often included in ads for alcohol.
This phrase is optional, unlike the phrase L’abus d’alcool est dangereux pour la santé which is required by la Loi Evin – learn more.
Variations
Consommez avec modération – the use of the imperative makes this suggestion a bit more personal than the passive infinitive à consommer.
À consommer avec modération / Consommez avec modération may also be used for other things that shouldn’t be overindulged, like junk food and TV.
À consommer sans modération is sometimes used playfully for things like healthy food and reading.
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