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gaping

/ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/

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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 child was gaping with astonishment at the enormous birthday cake. "

L'enfant ouvrait grand la bouche, stupéfait devant l'énorme gâteau d'anniversaire.

body physiology action sensation

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verb

Regarder avec étonnement, s'émerveiller

To stare in wonder.

Examples :

"The children were gaping at the magician as he pulled a rabbit from his hat. "

Les enfants regardaient avec étonnement le magicien alors qu'il sortait un lapin de son chapeau.

sensation action appearance mind human

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verb

Bâiller, béer

To open wide; to display a gap.

Examples :

"The dog was gaping, panting heavily after a long walk in the summer heat. "

Le chien baissait, haletant lourdement après une longue promenade dans la chaleur estivale.

gap appearance action

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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, intrigued by the new scent on the rug, was gaping, its mouth slightly open as it analyzed the smell. "

Le chat, intrigué par la nouvelle odeur sur le tapis, gueulait, la gueule légèrement ouverte alors qu'il analysait l'odeur.

animal physiology biology anatomy

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adjective

Béant, grand ouvert

Examples :

"There’s a gaping hole in the fence."

Il y a un trou béant dans la clôture.

appearance condition gap

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noun

L'action de bâiller

The act of one who gapes.

Examples :

"The child's gaping at the colorful fireworks display was mesmerising. "

L'action de bâiller de l'enfant devant le feu d'artifice coloré était fascinante.

action physiology

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noun

Bâillement, béance

Something gaping; something agape.

Examples :

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

Le trou béant dans le mur devait être réparé.