bâiller
French → English
(physiology) Yawn: to open the mouth wide and inhale due to tiredness or boredom
Il ne pouvait s'empêcher de bâiller pendant ce long discours monotone.
(English) He couldn't help but yawn during that long, monotonous speech.
Le petit garçon bâilla profondément avant de fermer les yeux pour s'endormir.
(English) The little boy yawned deeply before closing his eyes to fall asleep.
(objects) Gape: to be wide open or have a gap, often said of a garment
La porte du vieux placard bâille car les charnières sont complètement usées.
(English) The old cupboard door is gaping because the hinges are completely worn out.
Cette robe est trop grande pour elle, elle bâille au niveau de la poitrine.
(English) This dress is too big for her; it gapes at the chest.
Entry ID: fr:en:bâiller · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary