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    Embouchure (en. Mouth)

    /ɑ̃.bu.ʃyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The place where a watercourse flows into another body of water.
    The mouth of the river is located near the city.
    L'embouchure du fleuve se trouve près de la ville.
    Opening of a wind instrument through which air is blown.
    The mouthpiece of the clarinet is essential for producing a good sound.
    L'embouchure de la clarinette est essentielle pour produire un bon son.
    The part of a pipe where liquid or gas exits.
    The mouth of the faucet is heavily corroded.
    L'embouchure du robinet est fortement corrodée.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'embuchure', meaning 'entrance', 'opening'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    river mouth
    The place where a river flows into the sea.
    embouchure de rivière
    pipe mouth
    The opening of a pipe through which the fluid flows out.
    embouchure de tuyau

    Related Words

    mouth
    Opening through which one eats or speaks.
    bouche
    canal
    Artificial waterway.
    canal
    river
    Large watercourse flowing into the sea.
    fleuve

    Slang Meanings

    Term sometimes used informally to talk about the entrance of a place.
    We'll meet at the entrance of the bar before going out.
    On se retrouve à l'embouchure du bar avant de sortir.
    Used in musicians' jargon to refer to breathing technique.
    His mouthpiece technique is incredible on the saxophone.
    Sa technique d'embouchure est incroyable sur le saxophone.