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How do you say "jaw" in French?
la mâchoire
In French, "jaw" is la mâchoire.
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Pronunciation
Say mâchoire keeping in mind that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Grammar notes
la mâchoire is feminine. Its plural is Mâchoires.
Example sentence
Il serra la mâchoire de concentration.
He clenched his jaw in concentration.
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How to remember la mâchoire
Say mâchoire while picturing a jaw right in front of you; the sound and the image will start to stick together.
Related words
- skull le crâne
- spine la colonne vertébrale
- rib la côte
- skin la peau
- nail le ongle
- elbow le coude
- wrist le poignet
- ankle la cheville
- knee le genou
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Questions about la mâchoire
How do you pronounce la mâchoire?
Say mâchoire keeping in mind that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Is la mâchoire masculine or feminine?
la mâchoire is feminine. la mâchoire is feminine. Its plural is Mâchoires.
How is la mâchoire used in French?
la mâchoire is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il serra la mâchoire de concentration. (He clenched his jaw in concentration.).
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