feasting

• Nom désignant le fait de manger et boire abondamment lors d'un grand repas, ou l'action de célébrer par un festin, souvent dans un contexte collectif ou festif.

A noun referring to the act of eating and drinking sumptuously or celebrating with a large meal, often in a communal or festive context.

indénombrable

1. Large celebratory mealB1formal

   The act of eating and drinking abundantly, often in celebration.

   Festin

   • The feasting lasted late into the night after the wedding.
   • Feasting is a central part of many cultural festivals.
   • The king ordered a week of feasting to celebrate the victory.

   Synonymesbanquetfeastregalerepastspread

   Antonymesfaminefasting

2. Enjoying something abundantlyB2informal

   The act of taking great pleasure in something, especially food or entertainment.

   Régal

   • We spent the evening feasting on delicious seafood.
   • The children were feasting on cake and ice cream.
   • Feasting on the buffet, they tried every dish available.

   Synonymesdelectationindulgencerelishingrevelrysavoring

   Antonymesfasting

• Verbe désignant le fait de prendre un repas copieux et abondant, souvent dans le cadre d'une célébration, ou de profiter de quelque chose en grande quantité.

A verb used to indicate the act of eating a large, elaborate meal, often in celebration, or to enjoy something abundantly.

1. Eat heartilyB1formalculinary

   To eat a large amount of food with great enjoyment, often at a celebration.

   Se régaler, festoyer

   • They feasted on roasted turkey and pumpkin pie.
   • The guests feasted all night at the wedding reception.
   • We feasted on fresh seafood by the beach.

   Synonymesbanquetbingegorgeoverindulgepig out

   Antonymesfaststarve

2. Enjoy abundantlyB2formal

   To take great pleasure in something, especially visually or intellectually.

   Se régaler (de)

   • She feasted her eyes on the beautiful landscape.
   • The audience feasted on the brilliant performance.
   • He feasted on the knowledge from the ancient texts.

   Synonymesrelishsavor