le punch

punch (a fruit drink), impact, energy

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noun · masculine Rare #51,259

punch (a fruit drink) Often an alcoholic drink.

FR: Je prépare un punch pour la fête.

EN: I’m making punch for the party.

impact, energy In the expression « avoir du punch », it means to have energy or make a strong impression.

FR: Cette chanson a du punch.

EN: This song has a lot of energy.

Punch!

— Tampopo (1985)

Should I make us a bowl of punch?

— L'Histoire personnelle de David Copperfield (2019)

Even on its own, their “Welcome!” packs a punch!

— Tampopo (1985)

I'm making punch.

— Dossier 137 (2025)

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