French word

nourricier

Pronunciation

IPA/nuʁisje/

Meaning

  • adjectivenourishing

Example

Un bouillon nourricier aide à récupérer.

A nourishing broth helps with recovery.

Illustration for nourricier (nourishing)

More examples

Un petit-déjeuner nourricier donne de l'énergie pour la matinée.

A nourishing breakfast provides energy for the morning.

Core concept

A warm, substantial broth that helps strength return during recovery.

Common phrases

  • plat nourricier

    nourishing dish

  • petit-déjeuner nourricier

    nourishing breakfast

Similar words

nourrissant: Rich in nutrients, filling, and helpful for regaining strength.
nutritif: Containing vital nutrients that help maintain health and sustain life.

Definition in French

Qui nourrit en favorisant la récupération physique, notamment pour des aliments ou boissons réparateurs.

Word origin

Nourricier comes from the verb nourrir, from Latin nutrire, and describes something with a nourishing or restorative quality.

Usage tips

  • Nourricier is more literary than everyday nourrissant or nutritif, especially when describing food or drink as restorative.

Related words

  • nourrissantnourishingadjective
  • nourrirnourishverb

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