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    Gosier (en. Throat)

    /ɡo.zje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Cavity in the throat allowing the passage of food.
    He has a sore throat from shouting too much.
    Il a un mal de gosier à force de crier.
    Informal way of referring to the throat.
    After the meal, he needs to drink to refresh his throat.
    Après le repas, il a besoin de boire pour rafraîchir son gosier.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gula', meaning 'throat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a dry throat
    To be thirsty.
    avoir un gosier sec
    to get something down the throat
    To eat or drink with difficulty.
    faire passer quelque chose dans le gosier
    to have difficulty getting something out of the throat
    To experience difficulties in expressing oneself.
    avoir du mal à sortir quelque chose du gosier

    Related Words

    throat
    Part of the body between the mouth and the esophagus.
    gorge
    oropharynx
    Part of the throat located at the back of the mouth.
    oropharynx
    larynx
    Voice organ located above the trachea.
    larynx

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who talks a lot without saying anything.
    He has a swollen throat; he never closes his mouth.
    Il a un gosier enflé, il ne ferme jamais sa bouche.
    To make noise while eating.
    He eats so loudly, it sounds like he has a fiery throat.
    Il mange si bruyamment, on dirait qu'il a un gosier en feu.