Usage Note
Rot is the everyday, informal French word for a belch; the verb is roter, while the clinical term is éructation. In infant care, faire faire son rot à bébé ('to burp the baby') is a very common expression. Note that the final t is silent, so the word rhymes with eau and gros.
Examples
"Le bébé a fait un gros rot après le repas."
Natural Translation
The baby let out a big burp after the meal.
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