thirst

• Nom désignant le besoin ou l'envie de boire, généralement de l'eau, ressenti physiquement, ou l'état de déshydratation qui en découle.

A noun referring to the physical sensation or condition of needing or wanting to drink something, typically water.

indénombrable

1. Need for drinkA1formal

   A feeling of needing or wanting to drink something, especially water.

   soif

   • After the long run, he had a terrible thirst.
   • She quenched her thirst with a glass of cold water.
   • The desert heat gave them an unquenchable thirst.

   Synonymesdehydrationdroughtdryness

2. Strong desireB2formal

   A powerful craving or longing for something, not necessarily drink.

   soif (sens figuré)

   • He had an insatiable thirst for knowledge.
   • Her thirst for adventure led her to travel the world.
   • The young artist had a burning thirst for fame.

   Synonymesappetitecravingdesireeagernesshankeringhungerlonginglustpassionyearning

• Verbe exprimant un désir intense ou un besoin de boire, et par extension un fort désir ou aspiration pour quelque chose comme la connaissance ou une expérience.

A verb used to express a strong desire or craving for something, typically for drink or figuratively for knowledge or experience.

1. Feel a need to drinkB1formal

   To have a strong desire or need to drink liquids, especially water.

   avoir soif

   • After the long hike, he thirsted for a glass of cold water.
   • The travelers thirsted in the desert heat.
   • She thirsted after hours of working in the sun.

2. Strongly desire somethingB2formal

   To have an intense longing or craving for something abstract, such as knowledge, power, or justice.

   Avoir soif de

   • He thirsted for knowledge throughout his life.
   • The people thirsted for freedom and equality.
   • She thirsted for adventure and new experiences.

   Synonymesachecravedesirehankerhungerlonglustpineyearn