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    L'embouchure (en. The mouthpiece)

    /lɑ̃buʃyr/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Opening through which a river flows into the sea or another watercourse.
    The mouth of the river is known for its rich ecosystem.
    L'embouchure du fleuve est réputée pour son écosystème riche.
    The terminal and wide part of a watercourse.
    They navigated to the mouth of the river.
    Ils ont navigué jusqu'à l'embouchure du fleuve.
    Entry window for a sound or a shape into a space.
    The mouth of the phonograph was damaged.
    L'embouchure du phonographe était endommagée.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'embouchure', formed from the verb 'emboucher' which means 'to put in a mouth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mouth of a river
    The place where the river meets the sea.
    embouchure d'un fleuve
    to see the mouth
    To look at or observe the place where a watercourse flows out.
    voir l'embouchure
    at the mouth
    At the entrance or where a watercourse flows into another.
    à l'embouchure

    Related Words

    mouth
    Opening through which something enters or exits.
    bouche
    river
    A large watercourse that flows into the sea.
    fleuve
    stream
    A watercourse that generally flows into another watercourse.
    rivière

    Slang Meanings

    Used to designate a good air intake when diving.
    In diving, find the mouth for better breathing.
    En plongée, trouve l'embouchure pour un meilleur souffle.
    In maritime jargon, a meeting point.
    Meet at the mouth at dusk.
    Rendez-vous à l'embouchure au crépuscule.