English–French
“blow one's nose” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/muʃe/
Example
Il faut se moucher avant de sortir.
You need to blow your nose before going out.
How to say “blow one's nose” in French
“Blow one's nose” in French is moucher.
A forceful breath clears the nose, snuffs out a flame, or knocks confidence out of someone.
Example sentences with moucher
Pendant un rhume, il faut souvent se moucher.
When you have a cold, you often need to blow your nose.
Tips for using moucher
- In the nose-clearing sense, standard French uses the reflexive form se moucher, as in Il faut se moucher.