What does l'aperitif mean?

Question

It's not in my dictionary and I can't ask my teacher since it's summer homework! ( this is what I get for putting it off!)

Answer 1

It is the like talking and snacks and drink before a main meal. It is French.

Answer 2

It's common in the French culture to have "l'aperitif" prior to sitting down for a meal. It's simply a pre-meal cocktail.

It can be any alcoholic beverage from whiskey to wine. Also, if it does not contain alcohol is is not considered "l'aperitif"

Answer 3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ap%C3%A9rit...

Answer 4

It's type of before dinner drink?