repast

UK
/ˈrɛpɑːst/
US
/ˈriːpæst/

Translations

repastnoun
repasts
pl
UK
/ˈrɛpɑːst/
US
/ˈriːpæst/
repasLittéraire ou soutenu.
After the long journey, they were grateful for the hearty repast awaiting them at the inn.
Après le long voyage, ils furent reconnaissants pour le copieux repas qui les attendait à l'auberge.
repastverb
repasted
Past Simple
repasted
Past Participle
repasting
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈpɑːst/
US
/rɪˈpæst/
Archaic/poetic; both transitive (“to feed”) and intransitive (“to eat”).
nourrirEmploi rare et littéraire.
The shepherd repasted his flock before nightfall.
Le berger nourrit son troupeau avant la tombée de la nuit.
mangerEmploi rare et littéraire.
After hours of fasting, they repasted eagerly.
Après des heures de jeûne, ils mangèrent avec empressement.

Definitions

repastnoun
A meal or the food provided at a meal.
After the long journey, they were grateful for the hearty repast awaiting them at the inn.
The act of taking food; eating.
Their midday repast was followed by a brief rest before work resumed.
repastverb
To supply with food; to feed.
The shepherd repasted his flock before nightfall.
To eat or take food.
After hours of fasting, they repasted eagerly.