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    Bouche (en. Mouth)

    /buʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Opening of the human face used for eating, speaking, and breathing.
    He bit his mouth while eating.
    Il s'est mordu la bouche en mangeant.
    Organ of digestion where chewing takes place.
    She has a sweet taste in her mouth.
    Elle a un goût sucré dans sa bouche.
    Set of lips and teeth.
    He has a smile that brightens his mouth.
    Il a un sourire qui illumine sa bouche.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'bucca', meaning 'cheek'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a mouth full
    To be in the process of eating.
    avoir la bouche pleine
    to close one's mouth
    To stop speaking.
    fermer sa bouche
    to open the mouth
    To start talking or expressing an opinion.
    ouvrir la bouche

    Related Words

    mouth-to-mouth
    Resuscitation technique where two people exchange air through the mouth.
    bouche à bouche
    subway entrance
    Entrance to a subway station.
    bouche de métro
    fire hydrant
    Installation for firefighting that allows water to be drawn.
    bouche d'incendie

    Slang Meanings

    Gob
    He has a big gob; he talks all the time.
    Il a une grande gueule, il parle tout le temps.
    filler
    He is just there as a filler in the conversation.
    Il est juste là comme bouche-trou dans la conversation.