aliment

• Nom désignant une substance ou un ensemble de substances qui nourrit un organisme, comme la nourriture ou les provisions.

A noun referring to a source of materials that nourishes the body, such as food or sustenance.

1. Nourishment or foodB2formal

   A substance that provides nutrients to sustain life and growth.

   aliment (nourriture)

   • The doctor recommended a diet rich in natural aliment.
   • Plants derive aliment from the soil and sunlight.
   • Proper aliment is essential for a healthy immune system.

   Synonymesfarefoodnourishmentnutrimentsustenance

2. Sustenance or supportC1formal

   Anything that sustains or supports, not limited to physical food.

   Soutien ou subsistance

   • Books are the aliment of the mind.
   • The charity provides aliment for both the body and the soul.
   • Emotional aliment is as important as physical nourishment.

   Synonymeskeepmaintenancenourishmentsubsistencesupportsustenanceupkeep

• Verbe archaïque ou littéraire signifiant nourrir, alimenter, ou pourvoir aux moyens de subsistance de quelqu'un.

An archaic verb meaning to nourish, feed, or provide with sustenance.

1. Nourish or sustainC1formal

   To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

   Nourrir ou sustenter

   • A balanced diet properly aliments the body.
   • The nurse carefully alimented the patient through a feeding tube.
   • Good soil aliments the plants, helping them thrive.

   Synonymesfeedmaintainnourishnutrifysupportsustain

   Antonymesdeprivestarveundermineweaken