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    Besoins (en. Needs)

    bɛ.zɛ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Requirements necessary for life or a certain state.
    Nutritional needs are essential for survival.
    Les besoins alimentaires sont essentiels pour la survie.
    Specific desires or necessities of an individual or group.
    He has specific health needs.
    Il a des besoins particuliers en matière de santé.
    Psychological or physical pressures felt by a person.
    Emotional needs are important in a relationship.
    Les besoins affectifs sont importants dans une relation.

    Etymology

    The word 'needs' comes from the verb 'need', which derives from the Latin 'bene esses', meaning 'to be well'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    as if needed
    as a necessity
    comme par besoin
    to need
    to require or demand something
    avoir besoin de
    meet the needs
    to meet the requirements or necessities
    satisfaire les besoins
    basic needs
    essentials necessary for life
    besoins fondamentaux
    material needs
    requirements related to material or physical goods
    besoins matériels

    Related Words

    necessity
    State of being necessary; something one needs.
    nécessité
    desire
    Intense longing for something.
    désir
    requirement
    Condition that must be fulfilled or respected.
    exigence
    demand
    Act of asking for something, often related to a need.
    demande
    dissatisfaction
    State of being unsatisfied, often related to unmet needs.
    insatisfaction

    Slang Meanings

    To have urgent needs.
    He has urgent needs; he absolutely must go out.
    Il a des besoins pressants, il doit absolument sortir.
    To be in need.
    He is in need after losing his job.
    Il est dans le besoin après avoir perdu son emploi.