No. 9,963 in French
friande
"Friande" means fond of or having a liking for something, often food or delicacies.
In a sentence
Elle est friande de chocolat noir.
She is fond of dark chocolate.
Here, 'friande' is used to indicate a preference or fondness toward dark chocolate.
Les enfants sont souvent friands de bonbons.
Children are often fond of candies.
In this context, 'friands' describes children having a liking or enjoyment of candies.
Il a toujours été friand des aventures captivantes.
He has always been fond of thrilling adventures.
Here, 'friand' highlights the subject's enthusiasm for thrilling adventures.
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