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hunger in French

hunger in French is faim, soif, avoir faim — hunger means the physical need or desire to eat.

hunger in French

faim
noun
soif
noun
(by extension) Any strong desire or need.
faim
noun
(by extension) Any strong desire or need.
avoir faim
verb
(intransitive) To be in need of food.
faim
verb
(intransitive) To be in need of food.
avoir soif
verb
(figuratively, intransitive, usually, _, with 'for' or 'after') To have a desire (for); to long; to yearn.

What does "hunger" mean?

  1. noun The physical need or desire to eat.
    "The smell of fresh bread only sharpened her hunger."
  2. noun A strong desire or craving for something other than food.
    "His hunger for success drove him to work late every night."
  3. verb To have a strong craving or longing for something.
    "She hungered for a chance to prove herself."

hunger in a sentence

  • The smell of fresh bread only sharpened her hunger.
  • His hunger for success drove him to work late every night.
  • She hungered for a chance to prove herself.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "hunger" in French?

"hunger" in French is faim, soif, avoir faim. hunger means: The physical need or desire to eat.

How do you use "hunger" in a sentence?

Example: "The smell of fresh bread only sharpened her hunger." In French, "hunger" is faim, soif, avoir faim.

Are there other ways to say "hunger" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "hunger": faim, soif, avoir faim, avoir soif.

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