English–French

“mouth” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/buʃ/

Example

J'ai mal à la bouche.

My mouth hurts.

Illustration for bouche (mouth)

How to say “mouth” in French

“Mouth” in French is bouche.

A front opening that lets food, air, or speech pass in and out, extended to similar openings and channels.

Full entry for bouche: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bouche

Il ne faut pas parler la bouche pleine à table.

You must not talk with your mouth full at the table.

Tips for using bouche

  • Bouche is feminine, so the usual phrase is "la bouche" and the example uses "à la bouche" after avoir mal.

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