crave in French
crave in French is désirer, implorer, souhaiter — crave means to have an intense desire for something, especially food, comfort, or attention.
crave in French
désirer
(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
implorer
(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
souhaiter
(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
implorer
(transitive, archaic, or, literary) To ask for earnestly; to beg or demand, as from a figure of authority.
What does "crave" mean?
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verb To have an intense desire for something, especially food, comfort, or attention.
"She craved chocolate every afternoon during her pregnancy."
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verb Formal: to ask for something earnestly, especially from someone with authority.
"The petitioner craved the court's indulgence for a short delay."
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crave in a sentence
- She craved chocolate every afternoon during her pregnancy.
- After months alone, he craved conversation with another person.
- The petitioner craved the court's indulgence for a short delay.
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What is "crave" in French?
"crave" in French is désirer, implorer, souhaiter. crave means: To have an intense desire for something, especially food, comfort, or attention.
How do you use "crave" in a sentence?
Example: "She craved chocolate every afternoon during her pregnancy." In French, "crave" is désirer, implorer, souhaiter.
Are there other ways to say "crave" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "crave": désirer, implorer, souhaiter.
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