A1 noun Neutre #228 le plus courant

food

/fuːd/

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Exemples

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1

I need to buy some food for dinner tonight.

I need to buy some food for dinner tonight.

2

The distribution of food to the affected regions has begun.

The distribution of food to the affected regions has begun.

3

Do you want to grab some food later?

Do you want to grab some food later?

Famille de mots

Nom
food
Verb
feed
Adjectif
foodless
Apparenté
foodie
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Astuce mémo

Think of the double 'o' in 'food' as two eyes looking at a 'good' plate of things to eat.

Quiz rapide

You should eat healthy ____ to stay strong.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : food

Exemples

1

I need to buy some food for dinner tonight.

everyday

I need to buy some food for dinner tonight.

2

The distribution of food to the affected regions has begun.

formal

The distribution of food to the affected regions has begun.

3

Do you want to grab some food later?

informal

Do you want to grab some food later?

4

Adequate food intake is essential for physical development.

academic

Adequate food intake is essential for physical development.

5

The company provides free food for all its employees.

business

The company provides free food for all its employees.

Famille de mots

Nom
food
Verb
feed
Adjectif
foodless
Apparenté
foodie

Collocations courantes

healthy food food that is good for your body
fast food food that is prepared and served quickly
frozen food food preserved by freezing
food poisoning illness caused by eating contaminated food
organic food food produced without artificial chemicals

Phrases Courantes

comfort food

food that provides emotional comfort

junk food

food that is unhealthy but easy to eat

food for thought

something that makes you think seriously

Souvent confondu avec

food vs meal

Food is the general substance, while a meal is a specific occasion where food is eaten, like breakfast or dinner.

food vs dish

A dish refers to a specific type of prepared food or the plate it is served on.

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Notes d'usage

Food is usually an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept of what we eat. Use the plural 'foods' only when discussing different categories or types of food, such as 'frozen foods' or 'health foods'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'I like all foods' when they should say 'I like all food' for general preference. Another mistake is using 'food' when they specifically mean a 'meal' or a 'snack'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the double 'o' in 'food' as two eyes looking at a 'good' plate of things to eat.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English word 'foda', meaning nourishment or fuel.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable: 'There is some food on the table.' Countable (types): 'The store sells various frozen foods.' Prepositional: 'food for' (e.g., food for thought, food for the cat).
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Contexte culturel

In most cultures, sharing food is a primary way of showing hospitality and building social relationships.

Quiz rapide

You should eat healthy ____ to stay strong.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : food

Expressions liées

Mots lis

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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