Manger, boire et servir de la nourriture - Eating

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

manger

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

avaler

to eat or drink something

prendre

to eat or drink something

consommer

to be able to recognize the flavor of something by eating or drinking it

goûter

to lightly or minimally eat or taste a small portion of something

toucher

to test something by doing or using it to find out if it is suitable, useful, good, etc.

essayer

to consume a drug, medication, or substance in a specified manner, such as swallowing, inhaling, or injecting

prendre

to take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

ingérer

the act of eating, drinking, or utilizing edible items for sustenance or pleasure

consommation

to have dinner

dîner

to have a meal, typically at home or in a specified location, rather than going out to eat at a restaurant

dîner sur place

to have dinner in a restaurant or at someone else's home

dîner dehors

to have a meal at home, in contrast to eating at a restaurant or ordering takeout

manger chez soi

to eat in a restaurant, etc. rather than at one's home

manger au restaurant

to eat until one is completely satisfied

se rassasier

to complete the entire portion of a meal

terminer

to successfully swallow or ingest food or drink

avaler

to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one

s'adonner

to eat snacks or light meals

grignoter

to eat lunch, particularly at a restaurant

déjeuner

to have a meal early in the morning

prendre le petit-déjeuner

to participate in consuming food

participer à

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

terminer

to consume a drink or liquid food

soupter

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

mordre

to consume food quickly and without taking the time to chew it thoroughly

gober

used to wish someone a good appetite or enjoyable meal before they start eating

Bon appétit!

to chew energetically or noisily

mâcher bruyamment

to eat or swallow something with difficulty or reluctance

avaler difficilement

to chew or bite down on something with a strong, audible, and repeated motion

croquer

to bite and crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow

mâcher

to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth

croquer

to eat something with a lot of enjoyment and finish it all

dévore

to eat something eagerly and in large quantities

dévorer

to eat small amounts or particular kinds of food, especially to lose weight

suivre un régime

to start eating with enthusiasm

se mettre à table

to rapidly and completely consume food or drink

s'abattre sur

to consume completely, especially in reference to food

manger complètement

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

gober

to swallow quickly or greedily, often in one swift motion

gober

to drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, enthusiastically, and in large quantities

gober

to pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste or eat something

lécher

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

mastiquer

to eat small amounts of food often

grignoter

to nibble or eat small amounts of food in a hesitant or cautious manner

picorer

to eat only a small amount of food

grignoter

to fully appreciate and enjoy the flavor or aroma of a food or drink as much as possible, particularly by slowly consuming it

savourer

to eat or drink quickly or eagerly

gobele

to eat a small amount of food between meals, typically as a quick and informal meal

grignoter

to transfer or serve food using a spoon, typically involving scooping or lifting with kitchen tools

verser

to eat something quickly and voraciously

dévorer

to eat and drink abundantly, often as part of a celebration or special occasion

festoyer

to drink or eat excessively

se gaver

to eat excessively, especially to the point that makes one feel sick or uncomfortable

manger excessivement

to eat greedily and in large quantities

se gaver

to consume a large quantity of food

engloutir

to eat a lot and quickly, often in a greedy or indulgent way

gober

to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

gourmandiser