Nourrissait (en. Fed)

/nu.ʁi.sɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To provide food to someone or something.
She nourished her child with care.
Elle nourrissait son enfant avec soin.
To take care of someone's nutrition.
He nourished the farm animals every morning.
Il nourrissait les animaux de la ferme chaque matin.
To maintain or grow what is alive.
This plant nourished the soil by providing nitrogen.
Cette plante nourrissait la terre en lui apportant de l'azote.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to nurture a project
To support or develop an idea or a project.
nourrir un projet
to nurture hopes
To maintain expectations or dreams.
nourrir des espoirs
to nurture a friendship
To maintain a friendly relationship.
nourrir une amitié

Related Words

to nourish
Verb meaning to provide food.
nourrir
food
What is consumed for nourishment.
nourriture
nourishing
That which provides nutrients.
nourrissant

Slang Meanings

To maintain a relationship.
He nurtures his relationship with her through thoughtful gestures.
Il nourrit sa relation avec elle par des attentions.
To sustain a lifestyle.
He sustains his lifestyle with healthy choices.
Il nourrit son mode de vie avec des choix sains.