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    Dévore (en. Devours)

    /de.vɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To eat something quickly and with enthusiasm.
    He devoured his book in one night.
    Il dévore son livre en une seule nuit.
    To consume eagerly.
    She devoured her piece of cake.
    Elle dévore sa part de gâteau.
    To devour something with a gaze.
    He devoured her with his eyes when she entered.
    Il la dévora des yeux lorsqu’elle est entrée.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'devorare' which means 'to eat eagerly.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to devour a book
    To read with great intensity.
    dévorer un livre
    to devour with one's eyes
    To look at someone with desire.
    dévorer des yeux
    to be consumed by jealousy
    To feel intense jealousy.
    être dévoré de jalousie

    Related Words

    devouring
    Having a voracious character.
    dévorant
    devoured
    One who is prey to a strong emotion.
    dévoré

    Slang Meanings

    To eat very quickly.
    He devoured his burger in 5 minutes.
    Il a dévoré son burger en 5 minutes.
    To be very engrossed in an activity.
    She is devouring her favorite series on Netflix.
    Elle dévore sa série préférée sur Netflix.