gum
US /ɡʌm/
UK /ɡʌm/

1.
gomme, chewing-gum
a sticky substance, especially one that is chewed for a long time for its flavor or to strengthen the teeth
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He chewed a piece of bubble gum.
Il a mâché un morceau de chewing-gum.
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Please dispose of your chewing gum properly.
Veuillez jeter votre chewing-gum correctement.
2.
gencive
the firm, fleshy tissue that covers the alveolar processes of the jaws and surrounds the necks of the teeth
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Brush your teeth and gums twice a day.
Brossez-vous les dents et les gencives deux fois par jour.
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Inflamed gums can be a sign of gingivitis.
Les gencives enflammées peuvent être un signe de gingivite.