munch

croquer, mâcher

Manger quelque chose en faisant des bruits de mastication forts et répétés.

En anglais simple : To eat something by chewing it with a loud, repeated sound.

• He munched an apple.
• We sat munching popcorn during the film.
• The rabbits were munching noisily on fresh carrots.

Comment l'utiliser : munch on something (She munched on a carrot while preparing dinner.)

Synonymes : crunch, chomp

Expressions courantes : munch on something, munch an apple, munch away

dévorer, manger avec appétit

Manger avec envie et plaisir.

En anglais simple : To eat eagerly and with enjoyment.

• The children happily munched their lunch.
• He munched through three sandwiches after the walk.
• We were still munching when the next course arrived.

Synonymes : tuck into, devour

Expressions courantes : munch through something, munch happily, munch your lunch

casse-croûte, petit en-cas

Moment où l’on mange quelque chose, souvent un petit en-cas.

En anglais simple : An occasion when you eat something.

• Let's stop for a munch.
• I had a quick munch before leaving.
• A good munch at lunchtime kept us going all afternoon.

Synonymes : bite, snack

Expressions courantes : have a munch, a quick munch, a good munch

bonne table, repas

Lieu réputé pour sa bonne cuisine, ou repas apprécié dans un tel lieu.

En anglais simple : A place known for good food, or a meal enjoyed at such a place.

• That café is a great little munch.
• We found a new munch near the station.
• Join us for a breakfast munch at the café.

Expressions courantes : a breakfast munch, a good munch, our local munch