tanger

tanger

In French, "tanger" is not a standard word; it may refer to the Moroccan city "Tanger" (Tangier in English).

Here, 'tanger' is used colloquially to mean 'to consume' or 'to eat simplistically'.

Je vais tanger ce fruit tant convoité.

I am going to consume this highly coveted fruit.

In this context, 'tanger' refers to 'tangerine,' being used as a substantive form.

Le parfum du tanger dans cette pièce est envoûtant.

The fragrance of the tangerine in this room is captivating.

Here, 'tanger' metaphorically means 'to stir' or 'to evoke emotionally.'

En parlant de poésie, il réussit à tanger les émotions du public.

Speaking of poetry, he manages to stir the audience's emotions.