bisou
kiss (informal), peck
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/bi.zu/
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Cultural Note
'Bisou' is the affectionate, informal version of 'baiser' (kiss). French people end texts and emails to loved ones with 'bisous' or 'gros bisous.' It is far more common in everyday use than the more formal 'baiser.' Children are often told 'fais un bisou' when greeting family members.
📝 Example Sentences
Fais-moi un bisou avant de partir.
Give me a kiss before you leave.
Gros bisous à toute la famille !
Big kisses to the whole family!