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    Mâchoire (en. Jaw)

    /ma.ʃwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Bone or set of bones that supports the teeth.
    He has pain in his jaw.
    Il a des douleurs à la mâchoire.
    The two movable parts that form the oral region.
    He has to open his jaw to speak.
    Il doit ouvrir la mâchoire pour parler.
    Crushing between two elements.
    The trap was designed to close on the jaw.
    Le piège a été conçu pour se refermer sur la mâchoire.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'māndīcare' meaning 'to eat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a clenched jaw
    To be tense or nervous.
    avoir la mâchoire serrée
    to open the jaw
    To speak or discuss.
    ouvrir la mâchoire
    iron jaw
    A very strict person.
    mâchoire de fer

    Related Words

    maxilla
    Upper part of the jaw.
    maxillaire
    mandible
    Lower part of the jaw.
    mandibule
    teeth
    Hard organ located in the jaw.
    dents

    Slang Meanings

    To have a sore jaw.
    After a long discussion, my jaw is on fire.
    Après une longue discussion, j'ai la mâchoire en feu.
    To be up to no good.
    He has a moving jaw, he doesn't know how to behave.
    Il a la mâchoire qui bouge, il ne sait pas se tenir.