la bouche
mouth
Partie du visage qui sert à parler, manger et respirer.
Word: bouche
Language: French
Meaning in English
The French word "bouche" translates to "mouth" in English.
Explanation
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Main meaning: The word "bouche" refers to the anatomical part of the human face or an animal's face used for eating, speaking, breathing, etc. In English, the direct equivalent is "mouth."
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Parts/composition: The word is a noun and does not have clear separable parts like prefixes or suffixes with distinct meanings here. It comes from Latin "bucca," meaning cheek or mouth.
Usage
- Body part:
- Example: Il a une bouche grande. — He has a big mouth.
- Figurative uses: "Bouche" can also appear in idiomatic expressions, such as:
- Faire bouche bée — to gape or be astonished (literally, "make mouth agape").
- Prendre la bouche — to argue or quarrel.
Synonyms
- There are no direct exact synonyms for the anatomical mouth, but contextually you might have:
- La gueule (informal/slang or animal mouth)
- Le gosier (more poetic or refers to the throat/gullet)
Antonyms
- Anatomical opposites might be:
- Le nez (nose)
- L'oreille (ear)
But there is no direct linguistic antonym for "mouth."
Summary
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Mouth (anatomical organ) |
| Type | Noun |
| Origin | Latin "bucca" |
| Synonyms | la gueule (informal), le gosier (poetic) |
| Antonyms | None direct, possibly nose, ear (other facial organs) |
| Usage notes | Literal and figurative idioms |
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Examples
Ma bouche est pleine de chocolat.noun
My mouth is full of chocolate.
Ma bouche est sèche.noun
My mouth is dry.
Il ouvre la bouche pour chanter.noun
He opens his mouth to sing.
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