gag in French
gag in French is bâillon, gag, haut-le-cœur — gag means something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
gag in French
bâillon
A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.
gag
A joke or other mischievous prank.
haut-le-cœur
A convulsion of the upper digestive tract.
haut-le-cœur
bâillonner
What does "gag" mean?
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noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
"The kidnappers tied a gag around his mouth."
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noun A joke, prank, or funny bit written for comic effect.
"The film's best gag comes right at the end."
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noun A rule or order that prevents public discussion of something.
"The court issued a gag order banning the press from reporting details."
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verb To retch or feel the urge to vomit.
"The smell was so bad it made her gag."
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gag in a sentence
- The kidnappers tied a gag around his mouth.
- The film's best gag comes right at the end.
- It was just a gag — don't take it seriously.
- The court issued a gag order banning the press from reporting details.
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What is "gag" in French?
"gag" in French is bâillon, gag, haut-le-cœur. gag means: Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
How do you use "gag" in a sentence?
Example: "The kidnappers tied a gag around his mouth." In French, "gag" is bâillon, gag, haut-le-cœur.
Are there other ways to say "gag" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "gag": bâillon, gag, haut-le-cœur, bâillonner.
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