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    Appétit (en. Appetite)

    apɛtit

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sensitivity or desire to eat.
    I have a big appetite today.
    J'ai un grand appétit aujourd'hui.
    To take a liking to something.
    His appetite for art has developed over time.
    Son appétit pour l'art s'est développé avec le temps.
    Ability to consume food.
    Children's appetites vary from day to day.
    L'appétit des enfants varie selon les jours.

    Etymology

    Of Latin origin, from the word 'appetitus' meaning 'desire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an appetite
    To be in a state where one desires to eat.
    avoir de l'appétit
    to make someone hungry
    To stimulate the desire to eat.
    faire appétit
    to lose one's appetite
    To no longer have the desire to eat.
    perdre l'appétit

    Related Words

    appetizing
    That stimulates the appetite.
    appétissant
    breakfast
    Morning meal.
    déjeuner
    cuisine
    The art of preparing food.
    cuisine

    Slang Meanings

    To have a craving
    Right now, I have a craving for sweets.
    En ce moment, j'ai une fringale de sucreries.
    To be hungry
    After football, we are all hungry!
    Après le foot, on est tous faims!