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gape

/ˈɡeɪp/

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noun

Bâillement

An act of gaping; a yawn.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, his tired gape was a clear sign he needed to rest. "

Après une longue journée de travail, son bâillement fatigué était un signe clair qu'il avait besoin de se reposer.

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noun

Bâillement, béance

A large opening.

Examples :

"The gaping hole in the classroom wall needed to be repaired immediately. "

Le trou béant dans le mur de la salle de classe devait être réparé immédiatement.

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noun

Bâillement, béance

A disease in poultry caused by gapeworm in the windpipe, a symptom of which is frequent gaping.

Examples :

"The farmer noticed signs of gape in his chickens: they were stretching their necks and gasping for air. "

L'agriculteur a remarqué des signes de bâillement chez ses poulets : ils étiraient leur cou et haletaient.

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Ouverture, béance

The width of an opening.

Examples :

"The gape of the doorway was wide enough for the large box to pass through. "

L'ouverture de la porte était assez large pour que la grande boîte puisse passer.

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noun

Gueule

The maximum opening of the mouth (of a bird, fish, etc.) when it is open.

Examples :

"The researcher measured the fish's gape to see if it could swallow larger prey. "

Le chercheur a mesuré la gueule du poisson pour voir s'il pouvait avaler des proies plus grosses.

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verb

Bâiller, ouvrir grand la bouche

To open the mouth wide, especially involuntarily, as in a yawn, anger, or surprise.

Examples :

"The student began to gape widely as the teacher explained the complex math problem. "

L'élève a commencé à bâiller largement lorsque le professeur a expliqué le problème de mathématiques complexe.

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verb

Bayer, regarder avec étonnement

To stare in wonder.

Examples :

"The children gaped at the colourful butterflies in the garden. "

Les enfants bayerent devant les papillons colorés dans le jardin.

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verb

Bâiller, béer

To open wide; to display a gap.

Examples :

"The child gaped at the colorful balloons, amazed by their bright colors. "

L'enfant béait devant les ballons colorés, émerveillé par leurs couleurs vives.

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verb

Gueuler

Of a cat: to open the passage to the vomeronasal organ, analogous to the flehming in other animals.

Examples :

"The cat gaped as it sniffed the unfamiliar scent, preparing to investigate. "

Le chat a gueulé en reniflant l'odeur inconnue, se préparant à enquêter.

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