pétillant
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of pétillant
French, from pétiller to effervesce
Example Sentences
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When someone asked about “pét nat” wines—short for pétillant naturel, a trendy sparkling variety—one young techie pulled faces that would trigger expulsion from a Swiss lyceum.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
It could be any number of Italian whites, like Verdicchio di Matelica or vermentino from Liguria, or aligoté from Burgundy or a sharp sparkling wine, whether Champagne or a pétillant naturel.
From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2022
That's when the magic happens — piquette pétillant naturel.
From Salon • Aug. 7, 2021
Wine director Janet Beeby curates an eclectic global selection that includes pétillant naturel and orange wines.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2021
Bluette rose from the depths of her amber satin fauteuil, with her little pétillant eyes laughing, and her small plump hands stretched out in gesticulation.
From Beatrice Boville and Other Stories by Ouida
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