nourishing

• Qualifie un aliment qui apporte les éléments nécessaires à la croissance, à la santé et au bon fonctionnement de l'organisme.

Describes food that provides the substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

1. Providing nourishmentB1formal

   Containing substances that help a person, animal, or plant to grow and be healthy.

   nourrissant

   • This soup is very nourishing and will help you recover.
   • She prepared a nourishing meal for the family.
   • Nourishing food is essential for a healthy lifestyle.

   Synonymesbeneficialhealthynutritiousnutritivewholesome

   Antonymesemptyjunkunhealthy

• 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