French word

consommer

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃some/

Meaning

  • verbconsume

Example

On consomme beaucoup d'eau en été.

People consume a lot of water in summer.

Illustration for consommer (consume)

More examples

Elle consomme des produits locaux pour soutenir les agriculteurs.

She consumes local products to support farmers.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • consommer des produits locaux

    consume local products

  • consommer de l'énergie

    consume energy

  • consommer de l'alcool

    consume alcohol

  • consommer sur place

    consume on-site

Similar words

utiliser: To use a tool, object, or resource for a purpose.
dépenser: To spend money to pay for something.
manger: To put food in the mouth, chew it, and swallow it.
boire: To put a drink in the mouth and swallow it.

Definition in French

Utiliser ou épuiser une ressource, un bien ou de l'énergie; peut aussi désigner l'action de prendre de la nourriture ou d'une boisson.

Word origin

French consommer comes from Latin consumere, formed from com- 'completely' and sumere 'take', with the sense of using up or taking in.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • ingestverb
  • drinkverb

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