English–French

“hungry” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/afame/

Example

Je suis affamé.

I'm hungry.

Illustration for affamé (hungry)

How to say “hungry” in French

“Hungry” in French is affamé.

A body driven by an urgent need for food, with hunger felt as a pressing physical demand.

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

Example sentences with affamé

Après la randonnée, il était affamé.

After the hike, he was hungry.

Tips for using affamé

  • In ordinary statements, French usually says J'ai faim, while Je suis affamé expresses much stronger or more emphatic hunger.

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