bise

la bise
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(touch with the lips on the cheek)
a. kiss
En France, le nombre de bises pour se saluer dépend des régions.In France, the number of kisses exchanged as a greeting varies by region.
a. north wind
La bise souffle depuis ce matin, et il fait très froid.The north wind has been blowing since this morning, and it's very cold.
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