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    Bouchée (en. Bite)

    /bu.ʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small portion of food that is eaten in one go.
    She took a bite of her sandwich.
    Elle a pris une bouchée de son sandwich.
    A measure or space that can be filled by the mouth.
    A breath was needed to sing.
    Il fallait une bouchée d'air pour chanter.
    The action of biting or taking with the mouth.
    He took a bite of the excellent cake.
    Il a fait une bouchée dans l'excellent gâteau.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'bochet', a diminutive of 'bouche'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a bite
    to eat something in one go.
    prendre une bouchée
    a whisper
    information given discreetly.
    bouchée à l'oreille
    sorry, I can't take anymore, that was my last bite
    indication of fullness.
    désolé, je n'en peux plus, c'était ma dernière bouchée

    Related Words

    mouth
    organ of speech and chewing.
    bouche
    eat
    to consume food.
    manger
    throat
    part of the body that connects the mouth to the esophagus.
    gorge

    Slang Meanings

    A bite of something delicious.
    This dish is so good, I can't stop, it's just bites!
    Ce plat est tellement bon, je ne peux pas m'arrêter, c'est que des bouchées !
    Tasty or appetizing.
    This dessert is a true bite of happiness.
    Ce dessert est une véritable bouchée de bonheur.