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    Lèvre (en. Lip)

    [lɛvʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The outer part of the mouth, limiting the oral opening.
    She bit her lip while thinking.
    Elle se mordit la lèvre en réfléchissant.
    Upper and lower lips.
    Her red lips caught everyone's attention.
    Ses lèvres rouges attiraient tous les regards.
    The set of lips considered as a symbol of beauty.
    She has such full lips that they are often compared to rose petals.
    Elle a des lèvres si pleines qu'elles sont souvent comparées à des pétales de rose.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'labra', which means lips.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bite one's lip
    Indicates hesitation or discomfort.
    mordre sa lèvre
    have chapped lips
    To have dry and cracked lips.
    avoir les lèvres gercées
    delicate lips
    Refers to thin and refined lips.
    lèvres délicates

    Related Words

    lipstick
    Cosmetic applied on the lips.
    rouge à lèvres
    painted lips
    Application of makeup on the lips.
    lèvres peintes
    lip flower
    Term used to describe beautiful lips.
    fleur de lèvre

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to attractive lips.
    I was attracted to her lips, they are really sexy.
    J'ai flashé sur ses lèvres, elles sont vraiment sexy.
    Use the expression to talk about kisses.
    This summer, I had hot lips.
    Cet été, j'ai eu des lèvres brûlantes.