cough in French
cough in French is toux, tousser — cough means to force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.
cough in French
toux
A sudden, often involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.
toux
A bout of repeated coughing (verb sense 2.1); also, a medical condition that causes one to cough.
tousser
A bout of repeated coughing (verb sense 2.1); also, a medical condition that causes one to cough.
tousser
toux
What does "cough" mean?
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verb To force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.
"He coughed all night because of his cold."
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verb Informal, often "cough up": to hand over money or information reluctantly.
"He finally coughed up the cash he owed."
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noun The act or sound of coughing, or a condition that causes repeated coughing.
"That cough sounds like it needs a doctor's attention."
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cough in a sentence
- He coughed all night because of his cold.
- She coughed into her elbow to avoid spreading germs.
- He finally coughed up the cash he owed.
- After hours of questioning, the suspect coughed up the truth.
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What is "cough" in French?
"cough" in French is toux, tousser. cough means: To force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.
How do you use "cough" in a sentence?
Example: "He coughed all night because of his cold." In French, "cough" is toux, tousser.
Are there other ways to say "cough" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "cough": toux, tousser.
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