B2 adjective Neutre #12 le plus courant

digestive

/daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/

Relating to the process of breaking down food into substances that can be used by the body. It specifically describes organs, enzymes, or biological systems involved in nutrition and metabolism.

Exemples

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1

Drinking plenty of water is essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system.

Staying hydrated is very important for keeping your stomach and intestines working well.

2

The patient reported chronic pain within the digestive tract following the procedure.

The person mentioned long-term discomfort in their food-processing organs after the surgery.

3

I think this spicy food is really messing with my digestive health today.

I believe this hot food is upsetting my stomach and digestion right now.

Famille de mots

Nom
digestion
Verb
digest
Adverbe
digestively
Adjectif
digestive
Apparenté
digestibility
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'D' in Digestive as 'Down'—it helps the food go Down and be broken Down.

Quiz rapide

The human _______ system is responsible for converting food into energy.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : digestive

Exemples

1

Drinking plenty of water is essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system.

everyday

Staying hydrated is very important for keeping your stomach and intestines working well.

2

The patient reported chronic pain within the digestive tract following the procedure.

formal

The person mentioned long-term discomfort in their food-processing organs after the surgery.

3

I think this spicy food is really messing with my digestive health today.

informal

I believe this hot food is upsetting my stomach and digestion right now.

4

Research indicates that certain digestive enzymes are deactivated by high temperatures.

academic

Scientific studies show that specific proteins used for digestion stop working when it is too hot.

5

Our pharmaceutical branch is focusing on developing new digestive aids for the aging population.

business

Our medicine department is working on creating new products to help elderly people digest food better.

Famille de mots

Nom
digestion
Verb
digest
Adverbe
digestively
Adjectif
digestive
Apparenté
digestibility

Collocations courantes

digestive system the bodily system that processes food
digestive tract the series of organs through which food passes
digestive enzymes chemicals that help break down food
digestive health the overall condition of one's digestion
digestive disorders medical problems related to the stomach or intestines

Phrases Courantes

digestive biscuit

a semi-sweet biscuit popular in the UK, originally thought to aid digestion

digestive juices

fluids produced by the body to help break down food

digestive upset

a minor illness or discomfort in the stomach

Souvent confondu avec

digestive vs digestion

Digestion is the noun referring to the process itself, while digestive is the adjective describing things related to that process.

digestive vs digestible

Digestible means food that is easy to break down; digestive refers to the system that does the breaking down.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost always used as an attributive adjective, meaning it comes immediately before a noun (e.g., digestive system). It is rarely used as a predicative adjective after a verb like 'to be'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use the noun 'digestion' where the adjective 'digestive' is required, such as saying 'digestion tract' instead of 'digestive tract'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'D' in Digestive as 'Down'—it helps the food go Down and be broken Down.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'digestivus', derived from 'digerere' which means 'to carry apart, separate, or arrange'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an attributive adjective (placed before nouns) Non-gradable adjective (usually doesn't have comparative forms like 'more digestive')
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Contexte culturel

In British culture, 'digestive' is most commonly associated with a specific type of biscuit often eaten with tea.

Quiz rapide

The human _______ system is responsible for converting food into energy.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : digestive

Mots lis

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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