French word

appétit

Pronunciation

IPA/apeti/

Meaning

  • masculine nounappetite

Example

J'ai perdu l'appétit.

I lost my appetite.

Illustration for appétit (appetite)

More examples

Je mange vite quand j'ai de l'appétit.

I eat quickly when I have an appetite.

Core concept

An inner pull that draws someone toward eating, or toward an activity worth pursuing.

Common phrases

  • avoir de l'appétit

    have an appetite

  • perdre l'appétit

    lose one's appetite

Similar words

faim: A feeling of hunger caused by the body's need for energy or nutrients.
envie: A wish to do something or get something.
goût: The sensory ability to perceive the taste of food.

Definition in French

Sensation de faim ou désir de manger ; par extension, envie ou motivation pour quelque chose.

Word origin

French appétit comes from Latin appetitus, from appetere, meaning 'to seek or reach toward', and its sense of desire broadened to include appetite for food.

Usage tips

  • Appétit is masculine: un appétit, and the common phrases are avoir de l'appétit and perdre l'appétit.

Other meanings

  • desirenoun

Related words

  • appétissantappetizingadjective

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