How is the phrase se mordre la langue translated from French to English

English translation
to bite one's tongue
verb
to nibble

Regretter d'avoir dit quelque chose ou se retenir de parler.

To regret saying something or to hold back from speaking.

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  • Je voulais dire quelque chose, mais je mords ma langue. — I wanted to say something, but I bit my tongue.

  • T'as dit ce que tu pensais ou tu t'es mordu la langue? — Did you say what you thought or did you bite your tongue?

  • La prochaine fois, pense à te mordre la langue avant de parler. — Next time, think about biting your tongue before you speak.

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