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    Dévorante (en. Devouring)

    /devɔʁɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which consumes or engulfs something insatiably.
    A devouring hunger assailed him and he could not resist.
    Une faim dévorante l'assaillait et il ne pouvait résister.
    That which is intense and powerful.
    His consuming passion for art drives him to work tirelessly.
    Sa passion dévorante pour l'art le pousse à travailler sans relâche.
    Experiencing an urgent and pressing need.
    She had a devouring urge to write for days.
    Elle ressentait une envie dévorante d'écrire depuis des jours.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'dévorer', derived from the Latin 'devorare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    devouring appetite
    An intense need to eat or consume something.
    appétit dévorant
    consuming passion
    A passion that consumes or takes up all the space.
    passion dévorante
    devouring hunger
    A very intense sensation of hunger.
    faim dévorante

    Related Words

    devour
    The act of eating or ingesting eagerly.
    dévorer
    voracious
    One who eats with eagerness.
    vorace
    hungry
    The state of someone suffering from hunger.
    affamé

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme greed, often for something desirable.
    He has this devouring passion for video games; he plays all night.
    Il a cette dévorante pour les jeux vidéo, il joue toute la nuit.
    Burning desire.
    She has a consuming passion for that boy; she can't stop thinking about him.
    Elle a une dévorante pour ce garçon, elle ne peut pas arrêter de penser à lui.