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fasting

UK
/ˈfɑːstɪŋ/
US
/ˈfæstɪŋ/

Translations

fastingnoun
fastings
pl
During Ramadan, fasting from dawn until sunset is observed by Muslims around the world.
Pendant le ramadan, le jeûne du lever au coucher du soleil est observé par les musulmans du monde entier.
Additional translations
abstinence alimentaireEmploi formel ou médical ; met l’accent sur l’abstention de nourriture.
Synonyms
fast
abstinence
refraining
dieting
self-denial
fastinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɑːstɪŋ/
US
/ˈfæstɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns to denote a state or period of abstention from food or drink.
à jeunEmployé surtout en contexte médical.
Patients must provide a fasting blood sample for accurate glucose measurement.
Les patients doivent fournir un échantillon de sang à jeun pour une mesure précise du glucose.
Synonyms
abstaining
abstinent
abstemious
refraining (from food)
on a fast
not eating
sparing
fastverb

fasting

Gerund

fasted
Past Simple
fasted
Past Participle
fasting
Gerund
During Ramadan, many Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.
Pendant le ramadan, de nombreux musulmans jeûnent du lever au coucher du soleil.
Synonyms
refrain
withhold
forego
abstain

Definitions

fastingnoun
The act or practice of abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance.
During Ramadan, fasting from dawn until sunset is observed by Muslims around the world.
A period of time during which one abstains from eating.
The doctor recommended a 12-hour fasting before the blood test.
fastinggerund / present participle
Abstaining from food or drink; relating to or occurring during a period of abstention from food or drink.
Patients must provide a fasting blood sample for accurate glucose measurement.
fastverb
To abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance.
During Ramadan, many Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.
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