je jeûne
To say "I am fasting" in French, you say je jeûne.
This phrase is used when someone is abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase je jeûne can be used to express both the simple present "I fast" and the present continuous "I am fasting".
Did you know?
- While jeûner means to fast, the phrase déjeuner (to eat breakfast or lunch) literally means 'to break the fast'.
- The French word jeûne shares the same Latin root as the English word 'jejune', which describes something dry, uninteresting or lacking nutritional value.
- While jeûne means 'fast', the word jeune without the circumflex accent means 'young'.
Examples in context
- Je jeûne pendant le Ramadan.I am fasting during Ramadan.
- Je jeûne pour ma santé.I am fasting for my health.
- Je jeûne, donc je ne mangerai pas ce soir.I am fasting, so I will not eat tonight.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are at a restaurant.
- NathanVeux-tu commander un dessert, Nathan ?Do you want to order a dessert, Nathan?
- EmmaNon merci, je jeûne en ce moment.No thank you, I am fasting right now.
- NathanAh, je ne savais pas. C'est pour quoi ?Oh, I didn't know. What is it for?
- EmmaC'est pour un défi personnel.It is for a personal challenge.
