How to say “thirst” in French
“Thirst” in French is soif.
A dry mouth or throat creates a physical pull toward water.
Example sentences with soif
Il a bu de l'eau pour étancher sa soif.
He drank water to slake his thirst.
Tips for using soif
- French uses avoir in J'ai soif, whereas English uses be in 'I am thirsty'.