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    Mâchoires (en. Jaws)

    /ma.ʃwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The jaws refer to the upper and lower parts of the oral cavity containing the teeth.
    Wisdom teeth can cause pain in the jaws.
    Les dents de sagesse peuvent provoquer des douleurs dans les mâchoires.
    In the field of anatomy, the jaws can refer to the bony structures that support the teeth.
    The dentist examined my jaws to check the alignment of my teeth.
    Le dentiste a examiné mes mâchoires pour vérifier l'alignement des dents.
    By extension, the term can refer to mechanical devices imitating this function.
    The jaw of the grinder is very strong to crush hard materials.
    La mâchoire du broyeur est très solide pour écraser les matériaux durs.

    Etymology

    The word 'jaw' comes from the Old French 'machoire', deriving from Latin 'māndibula', which means 'to chew'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have clenched jaws
    To be angry or in a stressful situation.
    avoir les mâchoires serrées
    slack jaw
    To be very surprised or shocked.
    mâchoire tombante

    Related Words

    to chew
    Action of chewing slowly and repeatedly.
    mâchouiller
    to nibble
    Action of chewing without really swallowing.
    mâchonner
    mandible
    Specifically refers to the lower jaw.
    mandibule

    Slang Meanings

    To have jaws
    He is so muscular that he looks like he has steel jaws.
    Il est tellement costaud qu'on dirait qu'il a des mâchoires en acier.
    To block the jaws
    He was so surprised that he pouted, his jaws puffed out.
    Il était si surpris qu'il a boudé, ses mâchoires boudinées.