bise

[beez]

bise Definition

• 1. a cold north wind that blows in southeastern France
• 2. a kiss on each cheek as a greeting

Using bise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bise can be very strong in the winter months.

• Example

  In France, it is customary to give a bise when greeting friends and family.

Phrases with bise

• faire la bise

  to give a kiss on each cheek as a greeting

  Example

  When I arrived at the party, everyone was faire la bise.

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Summary: bise in Brief

'Bise' [beez] refers to a cold north wind that blows in southeastern France, and also to a kiss on each cheek as a greeting. It is customary to faire la bise in France when greeting friends and family.