nourrir

/nu.ʁiʁ/
1.
verbInf2nd

feed

provide food for

On doit nourrir le chat deux fois par jour.

We have to feed the cat twice a day.

2.
verbInf2nd

nurture

foster

sustain (feelings, ideas, hopes)

fuel (emotions, rumours, ambitions)

Il ne faut pas nourrir de faux espoirs.

You shouldn't nurture false hopes.

3.
verb (pronominal usage)Inf2nd

eat

feed oneself

Il se nourrit principalement de légumes.

He mainly eats vegetables.