Search Results for: "bouche"

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Phrases (20)

faire la fine bouche

fr

Actually, this phrase doesn't mean to keep a low profile! It means to be picky,...

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tourner sa langue sept fois dans sa bouche

fr

This French idiom urges you to pause and think before you speak, especially in s...

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Fermer la bouche.

fr

To shut one's mouth, often implying silence.

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La vérité sort de la bouche des enfants.

fr

Children often speak simple, unvarnished truths.

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être bouche bée

fr

To be utterly astonished or amazed, unable to speak, mouth agape.

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Mettre l'eau à la bouche.

fr

To make someone anticipate food or an experience with great desire.

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Avoir la bouche sèche.

fr

Describes a physical sensation often associated with thirst.

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Avoir l'eau à la bouche.

fr

To feel hungry or eager for food, or something desirable.

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Faire la fine bouche.

fr

To be choosy or particular about food, literally 'to make a thin mouth'.

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La vérité sort de la bouche des enfants

fr

Children often speak the truth simply and innocently.

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Il faut tourner sept fois sa langue dans sa bouche

fr

It's wise to reflect carefully before saying something.

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Rester bouche bée.

fr

To be left open-mouthed in astonishment or surprise.

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De bouche à oreille.

fr

Information or news passed from person to person verbally.

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Rester bouche bée

fr

To be astonished or speechless, often in surprise.

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de bouche à oreille

fr

Information or news passed informally from person to person.

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en avoir l'eau à la bouche

fr

To feel a strong desire to eat something, often due to its appealing appearance.

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tourner sept fois sa langue dans sa bouche

fr

To reflect carefully before saying something, to avoid regret.

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Mettre l'eau à la bouche

fr

To make someone eager or desire something, especially food.

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Le bouche-à-oreille

fr

Information passed from person to person verbally.

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Il faut tourner sept fois sa langue dans sa bouche avant de parler

fr

One should think carefully before speaking to avoid saying something regrettable...

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