Nourri (en. Fed)

/nuʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has been fed, speaking of a living being.
The cat is well-nourished and in good health.
Le chat est bien nourri et en pleine santé.
That is rich in nutrients.
This meal is very nourishing and balanced.
Ce repas est très nourri et équilibré.
In speaking of a person or an animal, who has received the necessary care for its growth.
Children must be well-nourished to develop properly.
Les enfants doivent être bien nourris pour se développer correctement.

Etymology

From the verb 'nourrir', deriving from Latin 'nutrire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be well-nourished
Having received sufficient and quality food.
être bien nourri
nourished by dreams
Being full of ambitions and projects.
nourri de rêves

Related Words

to nourish
To provide the necessary food to a living being.
nourrir
food
What is given to eat.
nourriture
nutrition
The way in which an organism uses nutrients.
nutrition

Slang Meanings

To feel good in one's skin, to have vitality.
Since he changed his diet, he is super nourished.
Depuis qu'il a changé de régime, il est super nourri.
To have good financial resources.
He is loaded with cash, it's obvious.
Il est nourri en billets, ça se voit.