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    Nourrissent (en. Feed)

    /nu.ʁi.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To give food to someone or something.
    Parents feed their children every day.
    Les parents nourrissent leurs enfants chaque jour.
    To support or maintain something through contributions.
    These ideas nourish our reflection on the subject.
    Ces idées nourrissent notre réflexion sur le sujet.
    To make grow or develop.
    They nourish their project with many innovative ideas.
    Ils nourrissent leur projet avec de nombreuses idées innovantes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'nutrire' which means to feed.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to feed the debate
    Stimulate a discussion or argumentation.
    nourrir le débat
    to nurture hopes
    Maintain hopes.
    nourrir des espérances
    to nurture a passion
    Develop or intensify a passion.
    nourrir une passion

    Related Words

    to feed
    Verb in the infinitive meaning to provide food.
    nourrir
    food
    Substance meant to be ingested as food.
    nourriture
    infant
    Baby that consumes milk.
    nourrisson

    Slang Meanings

    To keep alive.
    This place nourishes my creativity.
    Ce lieu nourrit ma créativité.
    To maintain a relationship.
    They nurture their friendship with regular outings.
    Ils nourrissent leur amitié avec des sorties régulières.