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    Bouffées (en. Puffs)

    /bufɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Portions of food typically taken in one bite.
    He gulped down several mouthfuls of his favorite dish.
    Il a englouti plusieurs bouffées de son plat préféré.
    An act of eating quickly and uncontrollably.
    She had mouthfuls of her dessert before going to the cinema.
    Elle a pris des bouffées de son dessert avant d’aller au cinéma.

    Etymology

    The word 'mouthful' comes from the verb 'to gulp', which means to eat eagerly.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a mouthful of air
    To inhale a large amount of air in a short time.
    une bouffée d'air
    to take mouthfuls
    To eat quickly and without thinking.
    faire des bouffées
    to have a mouthful
    To eat something on the go.
    prendre une bouffée

    Related Words

    to gulp
    To eat eagerly.
    bouffer
    to jostle
    To act in a hurried manner.
    bousculer
    bite
    A small piece of food.
    bouchée

    Slang Meanings

    To eat excessively or quickly.
    He just gulped down his plate in a few seconds.
    Il a juste bouffé son assiette en quelques secondes.
    To take huge bites.
    Stop taking mouthfuls, savor your meal!
    Arrête de faire des bouffées, savoure ton repas!