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gape in French

gape in French is béer, bayer — gape means to stare with your mouth open wide, usually in shock or amazement.

gape in French

béer
verb
(intransitive) To open wide; to display a gap.
bayer
verb
(intransitive, of a cat) To open the passage to the vomeronasal organ, analogous to the flehming in other animals.
béer
verb
(intransitive, of a cat) To open the passage to the vomeronasal organ, analogous to the flehming in other animals.

What does "gape" mean?

  1. verb To stare with your mouth open wide, usually in shock or amazement.
    "Tourists gaped at the size of the waterfall."
  2. noun The act of staring open-mouthed, or a wide opening.
    "She let out a gape of surprise."
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gape in a sentence

  • Tourists gaped at the size of the waterfall.
  • He gaped in disbelief when he saw the bill.
  • She let out a gape of surprise.

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What is "gape" in French?

"gape" in French is béer, bayer. gape means: To stare with your mouth open wide, usually in shock or amazement.

How do you use "gape" in a sentence?

Example: "Tourists gaped at the size of the waterfall." In French, "gape" is béer, bayer.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "gape": béer, bayer.

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