Usage Note
Orge is predominantly feminine in standard French (l'orge blonde), though historically it was masculine. It is the cereal grain used in beer brewing, whisky production, and animal feed. L'eau d'orge (barley water) is a traditional soothing drink.
Examples
"Le whisky est distillé à partir d'orge."
Natural Translation
Whisky is distilled from barley.
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