gaver

to force-feed, to stuff (with food)

verb gah-VEH Rare

Also means

to overload, to bombard (figurative)

Usage Note

Gaver literally refers to force-feeding animals (as in duck farming for foie gras). Figuratively se gaver de means 'to gorge oneself on' something: se gaver de séries télévisées ('to binge TV shows'). The noun gavage describes the force-feeding process.

Examples

"Il se gave de chocolat chaque soir."

Natural Translation

He gorges himself on chocolate every evening.

Literal Translation

He stuffs himself with chocolate every evening.

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