English–French

“consume” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃some/

Example

On consomme beaucoup d'eau en été.

People consume a lot of water in summer.

Illustration for consommer (consume)

How to say “consume” in French

“Consume” in French is consommer.

A supply or portion enters use, leaving less available or leaving the body nourished.

Full entry for consommer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with consommer

Elle consomme des produits locaux pour soutenir les agriculteurs.

She consumes local products to support farmers.

Tips for using consommer

  • Consommer de l'eau focuses on using water, while boire de l'eau focuses on the act of drinking.

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