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    Mendier (en. Beg)

    [mɑ̃.dje]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To beg for alms, to live from the charity of others.
    He is forced to beg to survive.
    Il est obligé de mendier pour survivre.
    To appeal to the generosity of people.
    She prefers to beg rather than ask for help from her family.
    Elle préfère mendier plutôt que de demander de l'aide à sa famille.
    To solicit help desperate.
    He started to beg on the street after losing his job.
    Il a commencé à mendier dans la rue après avoir perdu son emploi.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'mendier', derived from Latin 'mendicare'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to beg on the steps
    to ask for money or help while sitting on stairs.
    mendier sur les marches
    to beg for kindness
    to seek compassion or help from others.
    mendier de la bonté
    to beg with dignity
    to ask for help without losing one's honor.
    mendier avec dignité

    Related Words

    alms
    Gift given to a poor person.
    aumône
    charity
    Help or assistance given to people in need.
    charité
    poor
    Person lacking essential resources.
    pauvre

    Slang Meanings

    Carabistouille (vagabondage)
    He made a carabistouille to attract help.
    Il a lancé une carabistouille pour attirer l'aide.
    chic beggar
    She dresses up as a chic beggar to attract attention.
    Elle se déguise en mendiant chic pour attirer l'attention.