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    Dévoré (en. Devoured)

    [de.vɔ.ʁe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which has been devoured, completely eaten.
    The book was devoured in one night.
    Le livre a été dévoré en une nuit.
    Refers to something that has been consumed quickly.
    The cake was devoured by the children.
    Le gâteau a été dévoré par les enfants.
    Refers to an intense feeling or emotion.
    He was consumed by jealousy.
    Il était dévoré par la jalousie.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to devour', originating from the Latin 'devorare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to devour a book
    To read a book with great enthusiasm and quickly.
    dévorer un livre
    to be consumed by passion
    To be strongly overwhelmed by an intense passion.
    être dévoré par la passion
    to devour with one's eyes
    To look at someone or something with great intensity.
    dévorer des yeux

    Related Words

    to devour
    To eat eagerly.
    dévorer
    greed
    An intense desire to possess something.
    avidité
    to consume
    To use or spend something.
    consommer
    to eat
    To take food as sustenance.
    manger

    Slang Meanings

    To be very interested in something.
    He devours TV series in a week.
    Il dévore les séries télé en une semaine.
    To have an insatiable appetite for something.
    She devours the news at every moment.
    Elle dévore les nouvelles à chaque instant.