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    Balle (en. Ball)

    [bal]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sphere or round object used in games or sports.
    The players threw the ball across the field.
    Les joueurs ont lancé la balle à travers le terrain.
    Product outside of a sports context, for example, a cotton ball.
    She bought a wool ball for knitting.
    Elle a acheté une balle de laine pour tricoter.
    Term used in mechanics to refer to a sphere in bearings.
    The bearing contains balls and spheres for smooth operation.
    Le roulement contient des billes et des balles pour un fonctionnement fluide.

    Etymology

    The word 'balle' comes from the Latin 'balla', which means 'sphere' or 'ball'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the ball at the bounce
    To be ready to seize an opportunity.
    avoir la balle au bond
    to pass the ball
    To transfer responsibility or a task to someone else.
    passer la balle
    to be in vogue
    To be fashionable or aware of the latest trends.
    être dans le vent

    Related Words

    balloon
    Inflatable object used in certain sports like soccer or basketball.
    ballon
    tennis ball
    Specific ball used for playing tennis.
    balle de tennis
    golf ball
    Smaller ball used in golf.
    balle de golf

    Slang Meanings

    Money, often used in the context of spending or wealth.
    He spent quite a bit of cash on his new phone.
    Il a dépensé pas mal de balles pour son nouveau téléphone.
    A success or a good hit, for example in a social situation.
    This party was a blast!
    Cette fête était une balle !