Also means
consume eagerly
Usage Note
Dévorer goes beyond mere eating — it implies speed and greed, as in dévorer un livre (to devour a book). The figurative use for reading or consuming content is very common in French. Dévorant as an adjective means consuming or all-consuming, as in une passion dévorante.
Examples
"Il a dévoré son repas en cinq minutes."
Natural Translation
He devoured his meal in five minutes.
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