Boule

/buːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A round object or ball, often used in games or sports.

The players rolled their boules down the court in the pétanque tournament.

A spherical shape or form, especially in reference to a piece of cheese or other food item.

She served a large boule of bread at the dinner table.

A formal gathering or event, often associated with a ball or dance.

The charity boule was a grand event that attracted many affluent guests.

French, derived from the Latin 'bulla', meaning bubble or knob.

boule à facettes

A multifaceted ball, often used in games with specific rules.

pétanque boule

A type of boule used specifically in the game of pétanque.

pétanque

A French game where players throw boules toward a target.

boules sport

Refers to sports involving the throwing of boules.

Boulevardier, a person who enjoys the good life, especially in a casual or carefree manner.

He's such a boule, always hanging around trendy cafes.

Used to refer to someone who is affable and sociable.

Everyone loves a boule like him at parties.