gum in French
gum in French is gencive, gomme, chewing-gum — gum means the firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.
gum in French
gencive
(often, in the plural) The flesh around the teeth.
gomme
(botany, biochemistry, mostly, uncountable) A viscous water-soluble carbohydrate exudate of certain plants that hardens when it becomes dry, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate.
chewing-gum
(countable) A single piece of chewing gum.
What does "gum" mean?
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noun The firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.
"The dentist checked her gums for signs of inflammation."
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noun Chewing gum, a soft, flavored substance chewed for pleasure but not swallowed.
"He blew a bubble with his gum."
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noun A sticky substance produced by certain plants and trees, used in adhesives and food products.
"Gum arabic comes from the sap of acacia trees."
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verb To stick or seal something using an adhesive.
"She gummed the envelope shut."
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gum in a sentence
- The dentist checked her gums for signs of inflammation.
- He blew a bubble with his gum.
- Gum arabic comes from the sap of acacia trees.
- She gummed the envelope shut.
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What is "gum" in French?
"gum" in French is gencive, gomme, chewing-gum. gum means: The firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.
How do you use "gum" in a sentence?
Example: "The dentist checked her gums for signs of inflammation." In French, "gum" is gencive, gomme, chewing-gum.
Are there other ways to say "gum" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "gum": gencive, gomme, chewing-gum.
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