jeûner

to fast

ʒ ø . n e

verb Rare #43,981

to fast Often used for religious fasting or not eating for a period of time (including for medical reasons).

FR: Je dois jeûner avant l’examen médical.

EN: I have to fast before the medical exam.

Are you preparing to fast?

— La strada (1954)

Some require fasting on Monday and some on Tuesday.

— PK (2014)

I would rather fast than steal.

You must fast for a day.

— La Plateforme (2019)

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