Belgium

eau à ressort

“water with a spring in it”

Meaning

sparkling water

Elsewhere

eau gazeuse

Explanation

Standard French says eau gazeuse. Belgium and Côte d'Ivoire both ask for eau à ressort, water with a spring in it.

Example

Tu préfères l’eau à ressort ou l’eau plate avec le repas ?

Would you rather have sparkling water or still water with the meal?

Origin

Origin uncertain.

Where

BelgiumCôte d’Ivoire

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