French Expression · Intermediate
avoir faim
to be hungry
Pronunciation: /a.vwaʁ fɛ̃/
Meaning
to be hungry
Example
J'ai faim.
I'm hungry.
Practice tips
- Practice avoir faim out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.