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masculine

/bi.zu/

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Translation

kiss, peck

Word origin

An affectionate form of bise ('kiss on the cheek'), which is itself a shortening of baiser. The ending -ou is a common French diminutive of endearment.

Origin: French
Root: bise

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralbisous

Examples

- .

Give me a kiss before you go.

The children give their mother kisses.

She put lots of kisses at the end of her letter.

' .

One little kiss and I am off.

Love to all the family!

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This word is part of lesson 54.