Question 1

What is the definition of the French word "bec"?

Accepted Answer

The hard, sharp, bony structure used by birds to catch and consume their food. Depending on the species, beaks have different shapes and characteristics adapted to their feeding habits (short, long, flat, wide, pointed, spatulate, hooked, etc.).
For other animals when their mouth resembles the beak of a bird.
To designate the functional end of an object, a product that has some morphological resemblance.
Gas burner, a device used to produce light or heat by burning gas.
A more or less narrow extension of a fruit.
Pointed part of a tool.
A pouring spout.
The mouthpiece system of the clarinet, flute, oboe, galoubet, etc.
A pointed piece of land at the confluence of two watercourses or at the end of a maritime promontory.
A stone mass at the front of a structure, also called a cutwater.
A false fold in a poorly fitting garment.
The point that terminates the bow of a ship.
A small kiss given only with the lips.
A candy, also called a bonbec by children.
Utilisé dans de nombreuses locutions, il désigne notamment certains reptiles, poissons, armes, outils ou pour former certaines expressions et proverbes. (voir liste des dérivés).

Question 2

What is the plural of the French word "bec"?

Accepted Answer

becs

Question 3

Where does the French word "bec" come from?

Accepted Answer

from Latin beccus; from Gaulish beccos 'small or hook' (cf. Old Irish becc, Welsh bach, bychan, Breton bacʼh, bihan), or related to Gaulish bocca 'mouth'.

Question 4

How do you say "bec" in english?

Accepted Answer

point

Question 5

What is the translation of "bec" into portuguese?

Accepted Answer

bico

Question 6

How to translate "bec" into spanish?

Accepted Answer

punta

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