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    Béant (en. Gaping)

    [beɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an opening that is wide.
    The door was gaping, allowing the sunlight in.
    La porte était béante, laissant entrer le soleil.
    Refers to a person who has a vacant or surprised gaze.
    He had a vacant look following the unexpected announcement.
    Il avait un air béant suite à l'annonce inattendue.
    Can describe an object that is unfinished or incomplete.
    The project remains unfinished, with no end in sight.
    Le projet reste béant, sans fin prévue.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'beant', present participle of 'bear', meaning 'to open'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the gaping door
    a door wide open
    la porte béante
    to have a vacant stare
    to have an empty or surprised gaze
    avoir un regard béant

    Related Words

    to open
    To make accessible or discoverable.
    ouvrir
    gap
    Distance that is created between things or people.
    écart
    vastness
    Great expanse.
    vastitude

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of ignorance or confusion.
    He looked vacant upon hearing the news.
    Il avait l'air béant en entendant les nouvelles.
    To be very distracted or in a daze.
    She was so vacant that she didn't even realize the class had started.
    Elle était si béante qu'elle ne s'est même pas rendu compte que le cours avait commencé.