Manger quelque chose à petites bouchées
To eat something by taking small bites
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See how the word “grignoter” is used in sentences
Le lapin va grignoter les carottes fraîches. — The rabbit will nibble on the fresh carrots.
J'ai pris un petit en-cas avant le dîner. — I had a small nibble before dinner.
Peux-tu me passer un en-cas de ce plateau ? — Could you pass me a nibble from that platter?
Tu veux grignoter ce chocolat pour te faire plaisir ? — Could you nibble this chocolate for a treat?
Peux-tu prendre un en-cas pour notre soirée film ? — Could you grab a nibble for our movie night?
Je veux juste un en-cas avant le dîner. — I just want a nibble before dinner.
Grignote doucement les bords du sandwich. — Please nibble the edges of the sandwich carefully.
L'en-cas était meilleur que je ne le pensais. — The nibble tasted better than I expected.
Elle garde toujours un en-cas dans son bureau pour grignoter vite fait. — She always keeps a nibble in her desk for a quick snack.
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