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    Lèvres (en. Lips)

    /lɛvʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The outer part of the mouth, formed of muscles and thin skin.
    Her lips were a brilliant red.
    Ses lèvres étaient d'un rouge éclatant.
    The edge of the face that surrounds the oral cavity.
    She smiled, revealing her full lips.
    Elle sourit, dévoilant ses lèvres pleines.
    Movement of the lips to speak or express emotions.
    He whispered something without moving his lips.
    Il a murmuré quelque chose sans déplacer ses lèvres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'labra', plural of 'labrum', meaning 'edge' or 'lip'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to open the mouth
    To make a gesture that exposes the lips.
    ouvrir la bouche
    to bite one's lips
    The act of biting one's own lips, often due to nervousness.
    se mordre les lèvres
    vermilion lips
    Refers to lips that are bright red, often made up.
    lèvres vermillon

    Related Words

    mouth
    Organs of speech and consumption.
    bouche
    smile
    A facial movement that lifts the corners of the lips.
    sourire
    kiss
    The act of kissing, often partially on the lips.
    bisou

    Slang Meanings

    To have sexy lips
    She really has sexy lips, all the boys are looking at her.
    Elle a vraiment des lèvres sexy, tous les garçons la regardent.
    Duck lips
    He has had so much plastic surgery that he has duck lips.
    Il a tellement fait de plastique qu'il a des lèvres de canard.