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tongue

UK
/tʌŋ/
US
/tʌŋ/
tonguenoun
tongues
pl
UK
/tʌŋ/
US
/tʌŋ/
Translations
The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue during the examination.
Le médecin lui a demandé de tirer la langue pendant l’examen.
languetteEn chaussure, la pièce sous les lacets.
He adjusted the tongue of his sneaker to make it more comfortable.
Il a ajusté la languette de sa basket pour la rendre plus confortable.
languettePar analogie de forme ; en géographie, souvent dans l’expression « langue de terre ».
The tongue of land jutted out into the sea, providing a perfect spot for a lighthouse.
La languette de terre avançait dans la mer, offrant un emplacement idéal pour un phare.
She spoke in her native tongue, which was unfamiliar to most of the audience.
Elle parlait dans sa langue maternelle, inconnue de la plupart des personnes présentes.
Definitions
The muscular organ in the mouth that is used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and articulating speech.
The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue during the examination.
A particular way or style of speaking or writing, often associated with a specific group or region; a language or dialect.
She spoke in her native tongue, which was unfamiliar to most of the audience.
A strip of land or a narrow piece of something that resembles a tongue in shape.
The tongue of land jutted out into the sea, providing a perfect spot for a lighthouse.
A part of a shoe that is located under the laces and covers the top of the foot.
He adjusted the tongue of his sneaker to make it more comfortable.
Synonyms
dialect
language
gloss
vernacular
lingo
speech
tongueverb
tongued
Past Simple
tongued
Past Participle
tonguing
Gerund
UK
/tʌŋ/
US
/tʌŋ/
Translations
The dog tongued the ice cream cone eagerly.
Le chien léchait le cornet de glace avec avidité.
Additional translations
tonguerEn musique, terme technique pour l’articulation au vent.
languetterTerme technique, surtout en menuiserie ou en fabrication de pièces à languette.
Definitions
To touch or lick with the tongue.
The dog tongued the ice cream cone eagerly.
To produce or articulate distinct notes on a wind instrument by striking the reed or mouthpiece with the tongue.
The flutist learned to tongue rapid passages with precision.
To provide with a tongue or a tongue-like part.
The craftsman tongued the edge of the board to fit it into the groove.
Synonyms
speak
utter
pronounce
articulate
voice
lick
taste
lap
sample
touch (with the tongue)
lick at
probe (with the tongue)
tongueadjective
Attributive use: placed before another noun to mean ‘relating to the tongue’ (e.g. “tongue scraper”).
Translations
lingualSurtout en anatomie et en odontologie.
He bought a tongue scraper to improve oral hygiene.
Il a acheté un gratte-langue pour améliorer l’hygiène linguale.
Definitions
Relating to or designed for the tongue; used attributively before another noun.
He bought a tongue scraper to improve oral hygiene.
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