English–French
“yawn” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/baje/
Example
Elle bâille sans s'en rendre compte.
She yawns without realizing it.
How to say “yawn” in French
“Yawn” in French is bâiller.
The jaw drops involuntarily, leaving the mouth open as a long breath passes through it.
Example sentences with bâiller
Le bébé bâille la bouche grande ouverte.
The baby yawns with its mouth wide open.
Tips for using bâiller
- Bâiller commonly takes de before a cause, as in bâiller de fatigue or bâiller d'ennui.
Other French words for “yawn”
J'ai entendu un bâillement pendant le film.
I heard a yawn during the movie.