bâiller
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bâiller
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
a. to yawn
Ma sœur bâille parce qu'elle a mal dormi.My sister is yawning because she didn't sleep well.
2. (figurative) (to be partially open)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to gape
La fenêtre cassée bâillait légèrement, laissant entrer des bourrasques glaciales.The broken window gaped slightly, letting in icy gusts.
b. to be half-open
L’armoire mal fermée bâillait, dévoilant un amas de vêtements froissés.The poorly closed wardrobe was half-open, revealing a pile of crumpled clothes.
c. to be ajar
Un tiroir bâille dans le bureau, comme s’il attendait qu’on y cherche quelque chose.A drawer is ajar in the desk, as if it's waiting for someone to search through it.
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