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    Museau (en. Muzzle)

    /myzo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The visible part of an animal, where the nose and mouth are located.
    The snout of this dog is wet.
    Le museau de ce chien est humide.
    The facial part of certain animals, notably mammals.
    The snout of the bear is very wide.
    Le museau de l'ours est très large.
    Term used in the veterinary field to describe the oral region of animals.
    The veterinarian examined the cat's snout.
    Le vétérinaire a examiné le museau du chat.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'museaul', which means 'muzzle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a snout
    To have an unsightly nose or face.
    avoir un museau
    to shoot at the snout
    To anticipate or guess intentions.
    tirer à la museau

    Related Words

    pig's snout
    The part of the animal used in charcuterie.
    museau de cochon
    dog's snout
    Specifically refers to the snout of dogs.
    museau de chien
    elephant's snout
    Refers to the elephant's trunk, often considered as a snout.
    museau d’éléphant

    Slang Meanings

    Bad mood or sulky face.
    Don't make that snout face!
    Ne fais pas cette tête de museau!
    Unappealing or unengaging face.
    Look at that snout, he seems to have a problem.
    Regarde ce museau, on dirait qu'il a un problème.