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    Postillons (en. Spit)

    /pɔs.tijɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Drops of saliva or mucus that detach from the mouth while speaking.
    Spittle can spread diseases.
    Les postillons peuvent propager des maladies.
    Evidence of closeness during an animated conversation.
    He talks so loudly that spittle flew everywhere.
    Il parle tellement fort que des postillons volaient partout.
    Small bursts of moisture that form involuntarily.
    He made a sudden gesture, and spittle splashed onto his neighbor.
    Il a fait un geste brusque, et des postillons ont éclaboussé son voisin.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'postiller', which means to spray saliva.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    joyous spittle
    Expressions of joy accompanied by lively gestures.
    postillons de joie
    to speak with spittle
    To speak in a way that projects saliva.
    parler avec des postillons

    Related Words

    saliva
    Liquid secreted by the salivary glands.
    salive
    sneeze
    Reflex action that allows air to be expelled through the nose and mouth.
    éternuement
    cough
    Noisy expulsion of air from the lungs.
    toux

    Slang Meanings

    Drops of saliva projected by a person speaking too close.
    Be careful of the spittle, you are too close!
    Fais attention aux postillons, tu es trop près!
    Projections of water or liquid by an exaggerated gesture.
    He gesticulated so much that he got spittle all over the board.
    Il a gesticulé tant qu'il a mis des postillons sur tout le tableau.