tongue

• Nom désignant l'organe musculaire situé dans la bouche, servant à goûter, avaler et parler ; par extension, il désigne aussi une langue parlée ou une manière de s'exprimer.

A noun referring to the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking, or by extension, a language or manner of speaking.

1. Body partA1formal

   The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking.

   Langue (organe buccal)

   • He burned his tongue on the hot soup.
   • The doctor asked her to stick out her tongue.
   • Cats use their tongues to clean themselves.

   Synonymesglossalingua

2. LanguageB1formal

   A system of communication used by a particular country or community.

   langue

   • English is her mother tongue.
   • He speaks several tongues fluently.
   • The ancient tongue is no longer spoken.

   Synonymesdialectidiomlanguageparlancespeechvernacular

3. Flap or stripB2formal

   A strip of leather or material under the laces of a shoe.

   Langue (de chaussure)

   • The tongue of his shoe was sticking out.
   • She tucked the tongue back under the laces.
   • The shoe's tongue is padded for comfort.

4. Slang: Mouth or speechB2informal

   Used informally to refer to someone's way of speaking or their mouth.

   Langue (parler, propos)

   • Watch your tongue around the guests.
   • She has a sharp tongue when she's angry.
   • He bit his tongue to avoid saying something rude.

   Synonymesgobmouthspeechtalktraputterance

• Verbe désignant l'action d'utiliser la langue pour produire un son, articuler la parole ou manipuler quelque chose dans la bouche, ainsi que le fait de toucher ou lécher avec la langue.

A verb used to indicate the act of using the tongue to produce sound, articulate speech, or manipulate something in the mouth.

1. To lick or touch with the tongueB2informal

   To use the tongue to touch or lick something, often in a gentle or exploratory manner.

   lécher ou toucher avec la langue

   • The cat tongued the milk from the bowl.
   • He tongued the ice cream cone carefully.
   • She tongued the envelope to seal it.

   Synonymeslaplicktaste

2. To articulate or pronounceC1formal

   To produce a sound or note by using the tongue, especially in playing a wind instrument.

   articuler au moyen de la langue

   • The musician tongued each note precisely.
   • He tongued the flute to create a staccato effect.
   • She practiced tonguing techniques for the trumpet.

   Synonymesarticulateenunciatepronouncesoundutter