Meaning trap
fancy
feel like eating
to feel like having a particular food or drink
expressionB1core
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
feel like eating
to feel like having a particular food or drink
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- I really fancy a curry tonight — shall we order in?food
- Do you fancy anything from the bakery while I'm out?food
Fix the pattern
Pattern: fancy [a/some food] / fancy [doing something]
WrongI fancy to eat something sweet.
RightI fancy something sweet. / I fancy eating something sweet.
'Fancy' takes a noun or -ing, never 'to + verb'.
Patternfancy [a/some food] / fancy [doing something]
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'fancy someone', which means to be attracted to them.