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    L'appétit (en. Appetite)

    /la.pe.ti/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of sensations and desires that drive one to eat.
    I have a big appetite today.
    J'ai un gros appétit aujourd'hui.
    A taste or desire for something, not necessarily food.
    He has an insatiable appetite for knowledge.
    Il a un appétit insatiable pour les connaissances.
    State of hunger, need for food.
    Lunch is ready, how come you have no appetite?
    Le déjeuner est prêt, comment se fait-il que tu n'aies pas d'appétit?

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'appetitus', which means 'desire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an appetite
    to be hungry
    avoir de l'appétit
    to lose one's appetite
    to no longer want to eat
    perdre l'appétit
    to have a good appetite
    to be in good health and love to eat
    avoir un bon appétit
    to whet the appetite
    to stimulate hunger
    ouvrir l'appétit

    Related Words

    appetizing
    which makes you want to eat
    appétissant
    appetite
    natural tendency to desire something
    appétence

    Slang Meanings

    to want something with a lot of enthusiasm
    He has a wolf's appetite for this evening.
    Il a un appétit de loup pour cette soirée.
    to be very interested in a subject
    She has an insatiable appetite for travel.
    Elle a un appétit insatiable pour les voyages.