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Hum, mmm

An expression used to show contentment for something

Examples :

"Mmm, this is a tasty pie!"

Hum, c'est une tarte savoureuse !

sensation emotion communication

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Euh, hum

An expression used to show thought or reflection

Examples :

"Mmm, I see what you mean."

Euh, je vois ce que tu veux dire.

mind philosophy language communication

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Mm, hum

An expression used to show being muffled or not able to speak clearly, as well as "mmph".

Examples :

""Mm, I can't talk right now; I'm eating." "

Mm, je ne peux pas parler maintenant ; je mange.

sound communication language phonetics exclamation word

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Oui

Examples :

""Do you understand the homework assignment?" "Mm." "

« Comprenez-vous le devoir ? » « Oui. »

communication language

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noun

Mois

A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.

Examples :

"July is my favourite month."

Juillet est mon mois préféré.

time astronomy period

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noun

Mois

A period of 30 days, 31 days, or some alternation thereof.

Examples :

"We went on holiday for two months."

Nous sommes partis en vacances pendant deux mois.

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noun

Menstruations, règles

(in the plural) A woman's period; menstrual discharge.

Examples :

"My sister has bad cramps every time she gets her mms. "

Ma sœur a de fortes crampes à chaque fois qu'elle a ses règles.

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