gargle

• Nom désignant une solution liquide utilisée pour se rincer la bouche ou la gorge, ou l'action même de se rincer la bouche ou la gorge avec cette solution.

A noun referring to a liquid used for rinsing the mouth and throat, or the act of rinsing the mouth and throat with such a liquid.

1. Liquid for rinsingB1formal

   A liquid used to rinse the mouth and throat, often for medicinal or refreshing purposes.

   Gargarisme (liquide)

   • The doctor recommended a saltwater gargle for my sore throat.
   • She bought a mint-flavored gargle at the pharmacy.
   • Using a medicated gargle can help reduce inflammation.

   Synonymesmouthwash

2. The action of garglingB1informal

   The act of rinsing the mouth and throat by bubbling air through a liquid held at the back of the throat.

   gargarisme

   • He gave a quick gargle before the speech.
   • A thorough gargle can help remove bacteria.
   • She performed a gargle with warm water and salt.

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de se rincer la gorge ou la bouche avec un liquide, généralement en le gardant au fond de la gorge et en expirant de l'air pour produire un bruit de gargouillement.

A verb used to describe the act of rinsing the throat or mouth with a liquid, typically by holding it in the back of the throat and breathing out air to create a bubbling sound.

1. Rinse throatB1formalmedical

   To wash or medicate the throat by holding a liquid in the mouth and breathing air through it to create a bubbling sound.

   Se gargariser

   • The doctor told me to gargle with salt water for my sore throat.
   • She gargled the mouthwash for thirty seconds.
   • He gargled to soothe his irritated throat.

2. Make a bubbling soundB2informal

   To produce a sound similar to liquid bubbling or gurgling.

   produire un bruit de gargouillement

   • The baby gargled happily in her bath.
   • Water gargled from the pipe as it cleared.
   • He gargled a laugh at the joke.

   Synonymesbubbleburblegurgle