La nourriture
Example: La nourriture saine est essentielle pour une bonne santé.
Definition
"La nourriture" refers to food or nourishment, particularly substances consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is essential for maintaining health, growth, and energy, as exemplified by the phrase 'La nourriture saine est essentielle pour une bonne santé,' meaning healthy food is vital for good health.
Translations
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food -
la comida -
het voedsel -
el menjar -
das Essen
Etymology
The word "la nourriture" comes from the Old French 'nourriture,' derived from the verb 'nourrir,' meaning to nourish or feed. Its roots trace back to Latin 'nutrire,' which means to feed or nurture. Did you know that "la nourriture" originally encompassed any means of sustenance, highlighting its fundamental role in human survival?
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"La nourriture" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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