Gueule (en. Mouth)

/ɡøl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Mouth, especially that of an animal.
The dog shows its teeth with its mouth wide open.
Le chien montre les dents avec sa gueule grande ouverte.
Colloquially, the mouth or face of a person.
She has a friendly face.
Elle a une gueule sympathique.
Pejorative term for a noisy or determined person.
He's a man with a big mouth who never stops talking.
C'est un homme avec une grosse gueule qui ne cesse de parler.

Etymology

From Old French 'gueule', derived from Latin 'gula' which means 'throat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have charisma
To be spectacular or impressive.
avoir de la gueule
to enhance the appearance
To improve the appearance or impact of something.
donner de la gueule
to shut up
To be silent.
fermer sa gueule

Related Words

guelée
A strong protest expressed loudly.
guelée
gueuler
To yell or speak very loudly.
gueuler

Slang Meanings

An unpleasant aspect of a person.
Look at that face!
Regarde cette gueule !
A feeling of anger or annoyance.
He voiced a strong protest against the decision.
Il a sorti un coup de gueule contre la décision.