hungry

hungry
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. affamé
You can tell Max was hungry.On voit bien que Max était affamé.
b. faim (noun; used with "avoir")
When children are hungry, they have trouble concentrating in school.Quand les enfants ont faim, ils ont du mal à se concentrer à l’école.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(driven by a strong desire)
a. avide
Many politicians are hungry for power.De nombreux politiciens sont avides de pouvoir.
b. soif
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(noun; used with "avoir")
Young people are hungry for innovation and change.Les jeunes ont soif d’innovation et de changement.
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