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    Mangeait (en. Ate)

    /mɑ̃ʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of consuming food.
    He was eating an apple during class.
    Il mangeait une pomme pendant le cours.
    To nourish oneself.
    She always ate vegetables when she was little.
    Elle mangeait toujours des légumes quand elle était petite.
    To absorb food.
    They were eating at the restaurant every Saturday.
    Ils mangeaient au restaurant tous les samedis.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to eat on the go
    Eating quickly, often outside of home.
    manger sur le pouce
    to have a bird's appetite
    Eating very little.
    avoir un appétit d'oiseau
    to eat at all the troughs
    To take advantage of every situation.
    manger à tous les râteliers

    Related Words

    to eat
    Verb meaning to consume food.
    manger
    food
    Foods that one consumes.
    nourriture
    meal
    A time of day when one eats.
    repas

    Slang Meanings

    To eat something quickly.
    He ate that in a flash.
    Il a mangé ça en deux temps trois mouvements.
    To eat excessively or greedily.
    She really ate like an ogre tonight.
    Elle a vraiment mangé comme un ogre ce soir.