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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

    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
    a mouthful of air
    To inhale a large amount of air in a short time.
    une bouffée d'air

    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!