Nourrir
Example: Il faut nourrir les animaux avant la tombée de la nuit.
Definition
"Nourrir" means to give food to someone or something, ensuring they receive nourishment and sustenance. It is commonly used when talking about feeding animals, people, or plants to help them grow or maintain health.
Etymology
The French verb "nourrir" comes from the Latin word "nutrire," which means to nourish or feed. This root is also the source of English words like "nutrition." Did you know that the evolution of "nourrir" reflects the fundamental importance of feeding in daily life and language?
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"Nourrir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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