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    Baille (en. Bail)

    /bɑj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To let something escape involuntarily.
    She yawned a sigh of relief.
    Elle a baillé un soupir de soulagement.
    To give or pass on without resistance.
    He gives his things to his friends.
    Il baille ses affaires à ses amis.
    To make a mouth movement and breathe deeply while being tired or bored.
    He yawned during the boring conference.
    Il a baille pendant la conférence ennuyeuse.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Old French 'bailler', which means to give or yield.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To give something to someone
    To give something to someone for free.
    Bailer à quelqu'un
    To yawn like a madman
    To yawn excessively, often due to fatigue.
    Bailer comme un fou

    Related Words

    bail
    An act of giving or yielding.
    bail
    to give
    The verb from which 'baille' derives.
    bailler
    yawning
    The action of yawning.
    baillement

    Slang Meanings

    To yawn all over the place
    He yawns all over the place in class; he can't help it.
    Il baille à tout va en classe, il ne peut pas s'empêcher.
    To act like a giver
    Don't act like a giver; share a little!
    Ne fais pas le bailleur, partage un peu!