English–French
“jaw” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/maʃwaʁ/
Example
Elle a mal à la mâchoire quand elle mange.
Her jaw hurts when she eats.
How to say “jaw” in French
“Jaw” in French is mâchoire.
The bony and muscular frame around the mouth that holds the teeth and moves for chewing and speech.
Example sentences with mâchoire
Après l'accident, sa mâchoire était bloquée.
After the accident, their jaw was locked.
Tips for using mâchoire
- Mâchoire is feminine, so the usual phrase is avoir mal à la mâchoire, with à la before this noun.