B (en. B)

/be/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Second letter of the French alphabet.
The word 'b' starts with the letter b.
Le mot 'b' commence avec la lettre b.
Musical note of the tonal system.
The note b is used in several classical pieces.
La note b est utilisée dans plusieurs morceaux classiques.
Chemical symbol for boron.
The b is used in the chemical formula for boron.
Le b est utilisé dans la formule chimique du bore.

Etymology

From the Latin 'be', which comes from the Greek 'beta'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

b like
indicates the use of the letter b for an explanation.
b comme
stupid as a b
means very foolish or stupid.
bête comme un b
kisses
affectionate term for kisses.
bises

Related Words

beta
Second letter of the Greek alphabet.
beta
boron
Chemical element whose symbol is B.
bore

Slang Meanings

Bling-bling, referring to luxury or ostentatious jewelry.
He spent a fortune on b to impress.
Il a dépensé une fortune en b pour impressionner.
A slang term for a sexual relationship.
They went for a quick b.
Ils sont partis pour un b rapide.