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bise
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noun
- a cold dry northerly wind in Switzerland and the neighbouring parts of France and Italy, usually in the spring
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bise1
C14: from Old French, of Germanic origin; compare Old Swedish ī whirlwind
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A French delegation celebrated the announcement, delivered on Wednesday in Rabat, Morocco, in classic French style — by waving baguettes and trading “la bise,” the traditional two kisses, one for each cheek.
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And Elisa Mayor, a student, said that in her generation, “la bise” was already not that popular, even before COVID-19.
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The bise has also become a political tool, symbolizing the closeness of an elected official with his fellow citizens.
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The French cheek kiss — “la bise” — is more difficult to spot on the red carpet than in typical years.
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Even before the pandemic, “la bise” was a source of division.
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