Bro-Bises ~ Manly Kisses

I can't find a real name for this, so I've coined bro-bises. I considered bises à mecs, but since the gesture itself is a mix of French and American culture, a franglais name seems fitting.

In any case, the bro-bises is when two young men add a bro hug to the bises. That is, they shake or clasp their right hands together, sling their left arms around the other's back (pounding optional), and faire la bise at the same time. It's not as complicated as it sounds, but it was pretty funny the first time I saw it - my husband and I spent 10 minutes laughing as we figured out the timing and logistics.

I don't know how common the bro-bises is or if it will stick around. I've seen it a few times in Menton and Nice, and I read somewhere that players on opposing sports teams sometimes do it at the end of games.


Faire la bise

1. Qui fait la bise ?
2. Comment faire la bise ?
3. Quelle côté ?
4. Combien de bises ?
5. Les bro-bises (Manly kisses)

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