Translation of "thirst" to French

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Dictionary translations for "thirst"

thirst [θə:st] noun

pl. thirsts

la soif f (also fig)

Our people thirst for independence.

Notre peuple a soif d'indépendance.

Contexts with "thirst"

Our people thirst for independence. Notre peuple a soif d'indépendance.

I'm dying of thirst. Je meurs de soif.

Sharks are notorious for having a thirst for blood. Les requins sont réputés pour avoir soif de sang.

Appetite comes with eating, the thirst goes away with drinking. L'appétit vient en mangeant, la soif s'en va en buvant.

I had a glass of beer to quench my thirst. J'eus un verre de bière pour étancher ma soif.

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