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jaw in French

jaw in French is mâchoire, mâchoire inférieure, mâchoire supérieure — jaw means either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.

jaw in French

mâchoire
noun
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
mâchoire inférieure
noun
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
mâchoire supérieure
noun
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
mordache
noun
One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.
mors
noun
One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them.

What does "jaw" mean?

  1. noun Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
    "The boxer took a hard punch to the jaw."
  2. noun The lower part of the face, below the mouth.
    "She has a strong, square jaw."
  3. noun Informal: idle or abusive talk; chatter.
    "That's enough jaw out of you — get to work."
  4. verb To talk at length, especially casually or in an argument.
    "The two of them jawed for an hour about nothing in particular."
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jaw in a sentence

  • The boxer took a hard punch to the jaw.
  • He clenched his jaw in frustration.
  • She has a strong, square jaw.
  • That's enough jaw out of you — get to work.

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What is "jaw" in French?

"jaw" in French is mâchoire, mâchoire inférieure, mâchoire supérieure. jaw means: Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.

How do you use "jaw" in a sentence?

Example: "The boxer took a hard punch to the jaw." In French, "jaw" is mâchoire, mâchoire inférieure, mâchoire supérieure.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "jaw": mâchoire, mâchoire inférieure, mâchoire supérieure, mordache, mors.

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