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jeûner

to fast

verb zhuh-NEH Rare

Usage Note

jeûner means to abstain from food, whether for religious, medical, or dietary reasons. The related noun is le jeûne (a fast). Note the circumflex on the û, which distinguishes it from jeune (young); mispronouncing or misspelling them is a common learner error.

Examples

"Elle jeûne un jour par semaine pour sa santé."

Natural Translation

She fasts one day per week for her health.

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