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.
"My gums bleed a little when I brush too hard."
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noun Chewing gum, a soft, flavored substance chewed for pleasure but not swallowed.
"Could I borrow a piece of gum before the meeting?"
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noun A sticky substance produced by certain plants and trees, used in adhesives and food products.
"The tree oozed a thick, sticky gum where the bark was cut."
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verb To stick or seal something using an adhesive.
"The children gummed colourful paper onto the card for the display."
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gum in a sentence
- My gums bleed a little when I brush too hard.
- Rinsing with salt water can soothe sore gums.
- Could I borrow a piece of gum before the meeting?
- The teacher asked him to throw his gum in the bin.
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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: "My gums bleed a little when I brush too hard." 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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