English–French
“starvation” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/famin/
Example
La famine touche surtout les enfants et les personnes âgées.
Starvation mainly affects children and older people.
How to say “starvation” in French
“Starvation” in French is famine.
A community whose food supply has collapsed so badly that daily meals become unavailable for many people.
Example sentences with famine
Les familles luttent contre la famine en recevant de l'aide alimentaire.
Families fight famine by receiving food aid.
Tips for using famine
- French famine describes collective starvation, whereas faim normally refers to an individual's hunger.