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bite in French

bite in French is morsure, piqûre, bouchée — bite means to use the teeth to cut into, grip, or wound something.

bite in French

morsure
noun
piqûre
noun
The swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting.
morsure
noun
The swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting.
bouchée
noun
A piece of food of a size that would be produced by biting; a mouthful.
mordre
verb
piquer
verb
mordre
verb
(intransitive) To attack with the teeth.
mordre
verb
(intransitive) To cause a smarting sensation; to have a property which causes such a sensation; to be pungent.
marcher
verb
(intransitive) To cause a smarting sensation; to have a property which causes such a sensation; to be pungent.
tomber dans le panneau
verb
(intransitive) To cause a smarting sensation; to have a property which causes such a sensation; to be pungent.
garder
verb
(transitive) To take hold of; to hold fast; to adhere to.
maintenir
verb
(transitive) To take hold of; to hold fast; to adhere to.

What does "bite" mean?

  1. verb To use the teeth to cut into, grip, or wound something.
    "The puppy loves to bite on old shoes."
  2. verb To have an unpleasant or harmful effect, often after a delay.
    "The new tax rules are starting to bite for small businesses."
  3. noun An act of biting, or the mark left by one.
    "The mosquito bite left an itchy red welt."

bite in a sentence

  • The puppy loves to bite on old shoes.
  • She bit into the apple with a satisfying crunch.
  • The new tax rules are starting to bite for small businesses.
  • The mosquito bite left an itchy red welt.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bite" in French?

"bite" in French is morsure, piqûre, bouchée. bite means: To use the teeth to cut into, grip, or wound something.

How do you use "bite" in a sentence?

Example: "The puppy loves to bite on old shoes." In French, "bite" is morsure, piqûre, bouchée.

Are there other ways to say "bite" in French?

Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "bite": morsure, piqûre, bouchée, mordre, piquer, marcher.

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