appetite

• Nom désignant le désir naturel ou la forte envie, souvent de nourriture, mais pouvant aussi s'appliquer à d'autres besoins ou intérêts.

A noun referring to a natural desire or craving, often for food, but can also apply to other wants or interests.

1. Desire for foodA2formal

   A natural physical desire to eat, often accompanied by hunger.

   Appétit

   • After the long walk, he had a huge appetite.
   • The spicy food stimulated her appetite.
   • She lost her appetite due to the illness.

   Synonymescravinghungerpalaterelishstomachtastevoracity

2. Strong desire or cravingB2formal

   A strong wish or urge for something, not necessarily food.

   désir ardent, appétence

   • He has an insatiable appetite for knowledge.
   • The young artist had a great appetite for adventure.
   • Her appetite for success drove her to work harder.

   Synonymescravingdesireeagernesshankeringhungerlongingpassionthirsturgeyearning

   Antonymesaversiondisgustdistasteloathingrepulsionrevulsion