eat
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. manger
Did somebody eat my sandwich? I don't see it in the fridge.Quelqu’un a mangé mon sandwich ? Je ne le vois pas dans le frigo.
a. tracasser
Why are you so serious? What's eating you?Pourquoi es-tu si sérieux ? Qu'est-ce qui te tracasse ?
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. manger
We haven't eaten in this restaurant in years.Nous n’avons pas mangé dans ce restaurant depuis des années.
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