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    Jeûne (en. Young)

    /ʒœn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The practice of abstaining from food, often for spiritual reasons.
    Fasting during the month of Ramadan is mandatory for Muslims.
    Le jeûne pendant le mois de ramadan est une obligation pour les musulmans.
    A period of fasting.
    She followed a three-day fast to detoxify her body.
    Elle a suivi un jeûne de trois jours pour detoxifier son corps.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'jejunus', meaning 'hungry'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    intermittent fasting
    The practice of abstaining from food for certain hours of the day.
    jeûne intermittent
    fasting for health
    Abstaining from eating for health benefits.
    jeûner pour la santé
    religious fast
    Fasting done for spiritual or religious reasons.
    jeûne religieux

    Related Words

    to fast
    Abstaining from food.
    jeûner
    abstinence
    Deprivation of pleasure, especially food or drink.
    abstinence

    Slang Meanings

    Eating just enough to avoid hunger.
    He is doing a light fast today, just a small snack.
    Il fait un jeûne léger aujourd'hui, juste un petit en-cas.
    Not eating before an important event.
    Fasting before the big party tonight to fully enjoy it.
    Jeûne avant la grande fête ce soir pour profiter à fond.