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    Balles (en. Balls)

    /bal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Spherical objects used as projectiles or in games.
    The children are playing with balls at the park.
    Les enfants jouent avec des balles au parc.
    Colloquial term for money.
    He spent all his money on the new computer.
    Il a dépensé toutes ses balles pour le nouvel ordinateur.

    Etymology

    Of Germanic origin, similar to the word 'balle' in Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a blast
    To be very successful.
    avoir de la balle
    to make money
    To earn money.
    faire des balles

    Related Words

    ball
    Spherical object, often used in sports.
    balle
    ballistics
    Science of projectile motion.
    ballistique

    Slang Meanings

    Money
    I don't have enough money to buy this car.
    Je n'ai pas assez de balles pour acheter cette voiture.
    Unit of account in everyday language
    These things cost a lot of money these days.
    Ces trucs coûtent des balles de nos jours.