nourrir

/nu.ʁiʁ/
1.
verbInf2nd

feed

provide food for

On doit nourrir le chat deux fois par jour.

We have to feed the cat twice a day.

Synonyms:alimenter, donner à manger
2.
verbInf2nd

nurture

foster

sustain (feelings, ideas, hopes)

fuel (emotions, rumours, ambitions)

Il ne faut pas nourrir de faux espoirs.

You shouldn't nurture false hopes.

Synonyms:entretenir, alimenter, susciter
3.
verb (pronominal usage)Inf2nd

eat

feed oneself

Il se nourrit principalement de légumes.

He mainly eats vegetables.

Synonyms:manger, s'alimenter
nourrir - French Definition & Examples