eating

• Nom désignant le fait de consommer des aliments, généralement en les mâchant et en les avalant.

A noun referring to the act of consuming food, typically by chewing and swallowing.

indénombrable

1. The act of consuming foodA1formal

   The process of taking food into the body through the mouth for nourishment.

   action de manger

   • Eating is essential for survival.
   • She enjoys eating fresh fruits and vegetables.
   • Mindful eating can improve digestion.

   Synonymesconsumptiondiningfeedingingestion

• Verbe désignant l'action de consommer des aliments, de s'alimenter, ou d'absorber de la nourriture, aussi employé au sens figuré pour détruire ou consumer.

A verb used to indicate the act of consuming food.

verbe irrégulier

1. Consume foodA1formal

   To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow it.

   manger (consommer des aliments)

   • I eat breakfast every morning.
   • She eats vegetables for lunch.
   • They eat dinner together as a family.

   Synonymeschewconsumedevourdinefeedgobblegormandizeingestmunchnoshswallowwolf

2. Eat away or erodeB2formal

   To gradually destroy or wear away something.

   Ronger, corroder

   • Acid can eat away metal over time.
   • The waves eat away at the coastline.
   • Rust is eating away the old car.

   Synonymesablateconsumecorrodedissolveerodegnawwear away

3. Consume or use upB2informal

   To use up resources or supplies completely.

   Consommer ou épuiser

   • The project ate up all our budget.
   • This car eats gas like crazy.
   • The meeting ate up the entire afternoon.

   Synonymesconsumedepletedevourexhaustuse up

   Antonymesconserveprovidesupply

Variantes phrasaleat ateat awayeat ineat intoeat oneat outeat up