Bœufs (en. Oxen)

/bœf/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Large domesticated animal used as a draft animal or for its meat.

Oxen are often used on farms to pull carts.

Les bœufs sont souvent utilisés dans les fermes pour tirer des chariots.

Male member of the bovine species, particularly when castrated.

An ox is often more docile than a bull.

Un bœuf est souvent plus docile que le taureau.

Meat coming from this animal.

Beef bourguignon is a traditional French dish.

Le bœuf bourguignon est un plat français traditionnel.

The word 'ox' comes from the Latin 'bovem', meaning 'bovine'.

beef stew

Dishes of meat slow-cooked with vegetables.

bœuf à la mode

Burgundy beef

A stew of braised beef cooked in red wine.

bœuf bourguignon

sea cow

Term used to describe a marine species, often flavored.

bœuf de mer

cow

Female of the bovine species, generally used for milk production.

vache

bull

Uncastrated male of the bovine species, often used for breeding.

taureau

bovine

General term referring to members of the bovidae family.

bovin

A strong or robust man.

That guy is a real ox; he lifts enormous weights.

Ce gars-là est un vrai bœuf, il soulève des poids énormes.

A large vehicle, often used for transport.

Look at that ox; he can carry all our equipment.

Regarde ce bœuf, il peut transporter tout notre équipement.