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    Nourrir (en. To feed)

    [nuʁiʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Provide food to a living being.
    She nourishes her baby with breast milk.
    Elle nourrit son bébé avec du lait maternel.
    Support the growth or development of something.
    This project fosters innovation in the technological field.
    Ce projet nourrit l'innovation dans le domaine technologique.
    Foster a feeling, an idea, or a passion.
    He nurtures his ambitions of becoming an artist.
    Il nourrit ses ambitions de devenir artiste.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nutrire', meaning to nourish, to feed.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nourish the dialogue
    Encourage verbal exchanges.
    nourrir le dialogue
    nurture ambitions
    Maintain aspirations or dreams.
    nourrir des ambitions
    nurture a project
    Contribute ideas or resources to a project.
    nourrir un projet

    Related Words

    food
    What is consumed for nourishment.
    nourriture
    nutritious
    That which provides nutrients.
    nutritif
    infant
    A very young child, generally not weaned.
    nourrisson

    Slang Meanings

    To give food to an animal in a casual context.
    I will feed the dog before going out.
    Je vais nourrir le chien avant de sortir.
    To help someone with their projects or ambitions informally.
    He nurtured my idea with his advice.
    Il a nourri mon idée avec ses conseils.