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    Baiser (en. Kiss)

    [bɛ.ze]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The contact of one person's lips with another's.
    She gave him a kiss on the cheek.
    Elle lui a donné un baiser sur la joue.
    An affectionate or romantic gesture.
    They exchange kisses under the moon.
    Ils s'échangent des baisers sous la lune.
    verb
    To touch someone or something with the lips.
    He wants to kiss her to say goodbye.
    Il veut l'embrasser pour lui dire au revoir.
    To make love (informal term).
    They kissed all night long.
    Ils se sont baisés toute la nuit.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'basiare', which means 'to kiss'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    kiss the hand
    A polite gesture consisting of kissing someone's hand.
    baiser la main
    kiss goodbye
    To kiss to say goodbye.
    baiser d'adieu
    kiss of peace
    Gesture of appeasement or conciliation.
    baiser de la paix

    Related Words

    baisement
    The act of kissing.
    baisement
    baisier
    Place where one kisses or meets for intimate moments.
    baisier

    Slang Meanings

    To have sexual intercourse.
    They had a little kiss in the car.
    Ils se sont fait un petit baiser dans la voiture.
    To make love casually.
    They kissed after the party.
    Ils se sont baisés après la fête.