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    Mangea (en. Ate)

    /mɑ̃ʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of consuming food.
    He ate an apple for breakfast.
    Il mangea une pomme au petit déjeuner.
    To absorb a nutrient substance.
    She ate a delicious dish at the restaurant.
    Elle mangea un plat délicieux au restaurant.
    To consume quickly or with enthusiasm.
    They ate the cake before even cutting it.
    Ils mangèrent le gâteau avant même de le couper.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'to eat', derived from the Latin 'manducare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    eat on the go
    Eating quickly, often while standing or moving.
    manger sur le pouce
    to have eaten one's white bread
    Having used up the best times of one's life.
    avoir mangé son pain blanc
    eat like an ogre
    Eating excessively.
    manger comme un ogre

    Related Words

    to eat
    Verb meaning to take food.
    manger
    feeder
    Device for feeding animals.
    mangeoire
    meal
    Action or fact of eating.
    mangée

    Slang Meanings

    To have a quick meal.
    We just ate something quick before going out.
    On a juste mangea un truc vite fait avant de sortir.
    To eat with appetite.
    He ate like a king on his birthday.
    Il mangea comme un roi à son anniversaire.