Appétits (en. Appetites)
a-pe-tit
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
sensation of hunger
I have cravings for a good dish.
J'ai des appétits pour un bon plat.
desire for food
His appetites are strong after the run.
Ses appétits sont vifs après la course.
Etymology
From the verb 'appétir', which means to have a desire.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a big appetite
To be very hungry.
avoir un grand appétit
to have a small appetite
To be a little hungry.
avoir un petit appétit
appetite comes with eating
One often feels hungrier when one starts eating.
l'appétit vient en mangeant
Related Words
appetite
Desire to eat.
appétit
cuisine
Art of preparing food.
cuisine
gastronomy
Study of the laws of taste.
gastronomie
Slang Meanings
To be starving
After soccer, I'm so hungry!
Après le foot, j'ai trop la dalle !
To be famished
I'm starving, where is the food?
Je suis affamé, où est la nourriture ?