nourished

• Décrit un état où l'organisme a reçu suffisamment de nourriture ou de substances nécessaires à la croissance, à la santé et au bien-être, ou qui a été soutenu ou enrichi dans un sens figuré.

Describes a state of being provided with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

1. Well-fed and healthyB1formal

   Having received enough food and nutrients to grow and stay healthy.

   bien nourri

   • The children looked well-nourished after the program.
   • A nourished body is better able to fight off illness.
   • The plants were nourished by the rich soil and regular rain.

   Synonymeshealthyheartystrongthrivingvigorous

   Antonymesdeprivedmalnourishedstarvedunderfedundernourished

• Verbe désignant l'action de fournir de la nourriture ou d'autres substances nécessaires à la croissance, à la santé et au bon état, ainsi que le fait de favoriser, entretenir ou renforcer quelque chose (sentiments, idées, etc.).

A verb used to indicate the act of providing food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

1. Provide with nourishmentB2formal

   To supply with the food or substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

   Nourrir (fournir des aliments)

   • A balanced diet helps nourish your body.
   • The mother nourished her baby with breast milk.
   • Plants are nourished by sunlight and water.

   Synonymesfeedfostermaintainnurturesupplysupportsustain

   Antonymesdenydeprivestarve

2. Give nourishment toB2formal

   To provide the essential elements needed for development or well-being.

   Nourrir (au sens de pourvoir aux éléments essentiels)

   • Reading nourishes the mind with new ideas.
   • The community center nourishes local talent through workshops.
   • Her encouragement nourished his confidence.

   Synonymesfeedmaintainnurturesupportsustain

   Antonymesdepriveneglectstarve