Nourriture (en. Food)

/nu.ʁi.tyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
What we eat to nourish ourselves.
Healthy food is essential for health.
La nourriture saine est essentielle pour la santé.
Edible products in general.
They imported food from different regions.
Ils ont importé de la nourriture de différentes régions.
Foods prepared for a meal.
The food served at the restaurant was delicious.
La nourriture servie au restaurant était délicieuse.

Etymology

From the Latin 'nutritura', derived from 'nutrire' meaning to nourish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

balanced food
Foods that contain all the necessary food groups.
nourriture équilibrée
fast food
Foods prepared quickly, often to take away.
nourriture rapide
organic food
Food products derived from organic farming.
nourriture bio

Related Words

to nourish
To provide food to someone.
nourrir
nutrition
The study of foods and their impact on the body.
nutrition
nourishing
Which provides nutrients.
nourrissant

Slang Meanings

Grub
We're going to grab some grub before going to the movies.
On va chercher du grub avant d'aller au cinéma.
Chow
This chow is amazing, I've never eaten anything so good.
Cette bouffe est incroyable, je n'ai jamais mangé aussi bon.