This is the 8800th most frequent French word.
boisson
Drink.
The word 'boisson' refers to a general type of drink in this context.
J'ai commandé une boisson fraîche au café.
I ordered a cold drink at the cafe.
Here, 'boissons' is plural and specifies a category of drinks, beverages.
Les boissons alcoolisées ne sont pas servies ici.
Alcoholic beverages are not served here.
The word 'boisson' describes a specific drink that is being evaluated for its flavor.