Je mange
The English phrase "I eat" is translated into French as Je mange.
Je mange is a statement used to say that the speaker is consuming food.
What does it mean word for word?
Je means "I" and mange is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb manger, which means "to eat".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase Je mange can be used to express both the simple present "I eat" and the continuous present "I am eating".
Did you know?
- The French expression manger ses mots literally means 'to eat one's words' but is used to describe someone who mumbles.
- In the slang of French suburbs, manger is used metaphorically to mean 'to defeat' or 'to win' against an opponent in a competition.
- While Je mange covers eating, French has a dedicated verb, grignoter, specifically for snacking on small amounts between meals.
Examples in context
- Je mange du pain.I eat bread.This sentence is useful for showing how to use Je mange with the word bread.Tatoeba #2723492 by Aiji, translation #1867478 by CK
- Je mange ma soupe.I eat my soup.This sentence is useful for showing how to use Je mange with the word soup.Tatoeba #5246634 by martin9, translation #6693610 by Eccles17
- Je mange une pomme.I eat an apple.This sentence is useful for showing how to use Je mange with the word apple.Tatoeba #13776 by sacredceltic, translation #1098565 by cntrational
- Je mange du pain tous les matins.I eat bread every morning.
- Je me nourris d'aliments sains.I eat healthy food.
- Je bouffe toujours des frites avec plaisir.I always gobble up fries with pleasure.
- J'ai envie de mettre quelque chose de délicieux sous la dent.I feel like eating something delicious.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are talking in the kitchen.
- HugoTu veux sortir maintenant ?Do you want to go out now?
- ChloéOui, je suis prête.Yes, I am ready.
- HugoAttends, je mange encore un peu.Wait, I am still eating a bit.
- ChloéD'accord, je t'attends.Okay, I'll wait for you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
