French translation of yawning is 
le bâillement

Meaning of "yawning" in English

Yawning is the involuntary act of opening one’s mouth wide and inhaling deeply due to tiredness, boredom, or drowsiness. It is a reflex action that increases the intake of air into the lungs. While often associated with sleepiness, yawning can also occur in situations where a person is relaxed or unengaged. The act is often contagious, meaning seeing someone else yawn can trigger the action in an observer, even if they are not particularly tired.

Meaning of "le bâillement" in French

In French, "le bâillement" refers to the act of yawning, which, similar to English, is the involuntary opening of the mouth with a long intake of breath, usually prompted by fatigue, boredom, or drowsiness. This reflexive action is a physiological response seen in humans and many other animals. It often occurs in situations of relaxation or when the need arises to increase oxygen intake. Like in English, witnessing someone else yawn often induces others nearby to yawn as well.

Pronunciation of "yawning" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈjɔː.nɪŋ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "yawning" is generally consistent across different English dialects. However, slight variations in intonation and stress may occur between American and British English. In American English, the "aw" sound may be more pronounced, while in British English, it may sound slightly more rounded.

Pronunciation of "le bâillement" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /lə bɑ.jɑ.mɑ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: In standard French, the pronunciation of "le bâillement" remains quite consistent. Variations might occur in different regions of France or other French-speaking areas, primarily in the openness of vowels. However, these changes are typically subtle and do not significantly alter understanding.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. She couldn’t stop yawning during the long meeting.
   (Elle ne pouvait pas s'empêcher de bâiller pendant la longue réunion.)

2. Yawning is often a sign that your body needs rest.
   (Le bâillement est souvent un signe que votre corps a besoin de repos.)

3. I started yawning just by looking at the clock.
   (J'ai commencé à bâiller rien qu'en regardant l'horloge.)

4. The movie was so dull that I found myself yawning repeatedly.
   (Le film était si ennuyeux que je me suis retrouvé à bâiller à plusieurs reprises.)

5. When he saw her yawning, he knew it was time to leave.
   (Quand il la vit bâiller, il comprit qu'il était temps de partir.)

6. Yawning while driving can be dangerous.
   (Bâiller en conduisant peut être dangereux.)

7. She felt embarrassed for yawning during the lecture.
   (Elle s'est sentie gênée de bâiller pendant le cours.)

8. The child began yawning as bedtime approached.
   (L'enfant a commencé à bâiller à mesure que l'heure du coucher approchait.)

9. Yawning is contagious, even for animals.
   (Le bâillement est contagieux, même pour les animaux.)

10. After a long day, he lay on the couch yawning.
    (Après une longue journée, il s'est allongé sur le canapé en bâillant.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "yawning" in English

Synonyms: gaping, opening, inhaling, bored, sleepy

Antonyms: alert, awake, attentive, focused, lively

Similar Words: stretching, relaxing, drowsy, tired, sleepyhead

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "le bâillement" in French

Synonyms: ouverture, aspiration, endormissement, fatigue, ennui

Antonyms: vigilance, éveil, attention, concentration, dynamisme

Similar Words: assoupissement, détente, somnolent, las, endormi

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