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forage

/ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ/

/ˈfɔːr.ɪdʒ/

Translations

foragenoun

forages

fourrageNourriture destinée au bétail.

The farmer stored enough forage to last the livestock through the winter.

Le fermier a stocké suffisamment de fourrage pour nourrir le bétail pendant tout l'hiver.

Additional translations

recherche de vivresEmploi rare, surtout dans un contexte militaire ou historique.

Synonyms

forageverb

foraged

Past Simple

foraged

Past Participle

foraging

Gerund

/ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ/

/ˈfɔːr.ɪdʒ/

chercher de la nourritureS'emploie notamment pour les animaux ou les personnes à la recherche de nourriture.

The animals foraged in the forest for berries and nuts.

Les animaux cherchaient de la nourriture dans la forêt pour trouver des baies et des noix.

Additional translations

se ravitaillerEmploi surtout militaire ou contextuel : obtenir de la nourriture ou des provisions sur place.

Synonyms

forageadjective

/ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ/

/ˈfɔːr.ɪdʒ/

Used attributively to describe crops, grasses, fish, etc., intended for animal feed.

fourragerRelatif au fourrage ou à l'alimentation du bétail.

The farmer planted forage crops to sustain his cattle through winter.

Le fermier a planté des cultures fourragères pour nourrir son bétail pendant l'hiver.

Synonyms

Definitions

foragenoun

Food for horses or cattle; fodder.

The farmer stored enough forage to last the livestock through the winter.

The act of searching for provisions of any kind.

The soldiers went on a forage to gather supplies from the surrounding area.

forageverb

To search for food or provisions.

The animals foraged in the forest for berries and nuts.

To wander in search of food or provisions.

During the hike, we foraged along the trail for edible plants.

To obtain food or provisions from a place.

The soldiers foraged the nearby farms to feed their troops.

forageadjective

Relating to or suitable for animal feed, especially crops or grasses grown for livestock.

The farmer planted forage crops to sustain his cattle through winter.