thirst in French
thirst in French is soif, avoir soif, désirer — thirst means the feeling of needing something to drink.
thirst in French
soif
avoir soif
(intransitive) To be thirsty.
désirer
(intransitive, usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.
What does "thirst" mean?
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noun The feeling of needing something to drink.
"A cold glass of water finally quenched his thirst."
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noun A strong desire or craving for something.
"Her thirst for knowledge led her to read every book in the library."
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verb To have a strong craving or desire for something.
"The team thirsted for revenge after last season's defeat."
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thirst in a sentence
- A cold glass of water finally quenched his thirst.
- Her thirst for knowledge led her to read every book in the library.
- The team thirsted for revenge after last season's defeat.
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What is "thirst" in French?
"thirst" in French is soif, avoir soif, désirer. thirst means: The feeling of needing something to drink.
How do you use "thirst" in a sentence?
Example: "A cold glass of water finally quenched his thirst." In French, "thirst" is soif, avoir soif, désirer.
Are there other ways to say "thirst" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "thirst": soif, avoir soif, désirer.
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