Mange (en. Eaten)

/mɑ̃ʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To consume a food.
He is eating an apple.
Il mange une pomme.
To absorb a substance.
The fire is consuming the woods.
Le feu mange les bois.
To have a meal.
We are eating together tonight.
Nous mangeons ensemble ce soir.

Etymology

From the Latin 'manducare' which means 'to eat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eat on the go
Eating quickly, often outside of home.
manger sur le pouce
eat like a bird
Eating little.
manger comme un oiseau
eat with your eyes
Being attracted by the sight of food.
manger avec les yeux

Related Words

to eat
The action of consuming food.
manger
food
The act of feeding oneself.
alimentation
nourishment
What is consumed for nourishment.
nourriture

Slang Meanings

Snacking
He likes to snack on chips in front of the TV.
Il aime grignoter des chips devant la télé.
To chow down
We're going to chow down on something at the restaurant.
On va bouffer quelque chose au resto.