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bécoter

to kiss

verb beh-koh-TEH Rare

Also means

to smooch

Usage Note

Bécoter is an affectionate, slightly playful verb meaning to exchange small kisses — more tender than embrasser and less passionate than se rouler un patin. The reflexive se bécoter is used for a couple kissing each other. It belongs to informal spoken French.

Examples

"Les amoureux se bécotaient dans le parc."

Natural Translation

The lovers were kissing in the park.

Literal Translation

The lovers themselves-were-kissing in the park.

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