Search Results for: "bouche"
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Vocabulary (5)
amuse-bouche
frA small savory item served before a meal; an appetizer.
Bouche
frMouth; the opening in the lower part of the face.
se rincer la bouche
frTo wash out one's mouth with a liquid.
une bouche
frThe opening in the lower part of the human face, for eating and speaking.
la bouche
frThe opening in the lower part of the human face, through which food is taken.
Phrases (20)
faire la fine bouche
frActually, this phrase doesn't mean to keep a low profile! It means to be picky,...
tourner sa langue sept fois dans sa bouche
frThis French idiom urges you to pause and think before you speak, especially in s...
Fermer la bouche.
frTo shut one's mouth, often implying silence.
La vérité sort de la bouche des enfants.
frChildren often speak simple, unvarnished truths.
être bouche bée
frTo be utterly astonished or amazed, unable to speak, mouth agape.
Mettre l'eau à la bouche.
frTo make someone anticipate food or an experience with great desire.
Avoir la bouche sèche.
frDescribes a physical sensation often associated with thirst.
Avoir l'eau à la bouche.
frTo feel hungry or eager for food, or something desirable.
Faire la fine bouche.
frTo be choosy or particular about food, literally 'to make a thin mouth'.
La vérité sort de la bouche des enfants
frChildren often speak the truth simply and innocently.
Il faut tourner sept fois sa langue dans sa bouche
frIt's wise to reflect carefully before saying something.
Rester bouche bée.
frTo be left open-mouthed in astonishment or surprise.
De bouche à oreille.
frInformation or news passed from person to person verbally.
Rester bouche bée
frTo be astonished or speechless, often in surprise.
de bouche à oreille
frInformation or news passed informally from person to person.
en avoir l'eau à la bouche
frTo feel a strong desire to eat something, often due to its appealing appearance.
tourner sept fois sa langue dans sa bouche
frTo reflect carefully before saying something, to avoid regret.
Mettre l'eau à la bouche
frTo make someone eager or desire something, especially food.
Le bouche-à-oreille
frInformation passed from person to person verbally.
Il faut tourner sept fois sa langue dans sa bouche avant de parler
frOne should think carefully before speaking to avoid saying something regrettable...