1. (Everywhere except France): An
overtly sexual act, to kiss with tongues.
2. (France only) An overtly
non-sexual act, to greet somebody by giving them a light
peck on each cheek. This is a traditional gesture, even between members of the same sex.
Frenchman: Every day since we married, my wife kisses me in
ze traditional French manner.
Englishman: Bloody hell! Ever since we married, my wife never does, as she always has a headache!