food in French
food in French is nourriture, alimentation, manger — food means any substance eaten or drunk to sustain life and provide energy.
food in French
nourriture
(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.
alimentation
(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.
manger
(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.
bouffe
(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.
aliment
nourriture
What does "food" mean?
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noun Any substance eaten or drunk to sustain life and provide energy.
"The fridge was stocked with enough food for the whole week."
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noun Anything that nourishes or feeds a particular interest or need (figurative).
"The mystery gave us plenty of food for thought."
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food in a sentence
- The fridge was stocked with enough food for the whole week.
- Plants make their own food through photosynthesis.
- The mystery gave us plenty of food for thought.
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What is "food" in French?
"food" in French is nourriture, alimentation, manger. food means: Any substance eaten or drunk to sustain life and provide energy.
How do you use "food" in a sentence?
Example: "The fridge was stocked with enough food for the whole week." In French, "food" is nourriture, alimentation, manger.
Are there other ways to say "food" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "food": nourriture, alimentation, manger, bouffe, aliment.
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