affamé

affamé
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. starving
Les chiens sauvés étaient affamés et avaient besoin de soins médicaux, mais ils ont tous fini par être adoptés.The rescued dogs were starving and in need of medical attention, but they all ended up getting adopted.
b. famished
Ces soldats sont affamés. Ils n’ont pas mangé depuis hier.The soldiers are famished. They haven't eaten since yesterday.
c. hungry
Le chat est revenu affamé après avoir disparu pendant deux jours.The cat came back hungry after being missing for two days.
a. hungry for
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Ce sont les étudiants affamés de connaissance qui réussissent le mieux dans ce cours.It's the students who are hungry for knowledge who do best in this course.
b. eager for
Jean-Luc s'est fait avoir par cet escroc. Maintenant, il est affamé de vengeance.Jean-Luc was tricked by the con artist. Now he's eager for revenge.
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