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gorge

throat

noun GORJ Less Common

Also means

gorge, ravine

Usage Note

Gorge covers both the anatomical throat (avoir mal à la gorge = 'to have a sore throat') and a narrow mountain valley. The expression rire à gorge déployée means 'to laugh heartily' (literally 'with open throat'). The feminine noun gorgee (a sip or gulp) is a close relative.

Examples

"Il a mal à la gorge depuis hier."

Natural Translation

He has had a sore throat since yesterday.

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