Ballons (en. Balloons)

/balɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Bags made of fabric or rubber filled with air or gas, used for example at parties.

The children had fun popping the balloons.

Les enfants se sont amusés à faire éclater les ballons.

Sports balloons, particularly in the context of football or basketball.

He needs a new balloon to play football.

Il a besoin d'un nouveau ballon pour jouer au foot.

From the French 'ballon', derived from the word 'ballo' in the Oïl language.

to pop balloons

Popping balloons for fun or at an event.

faire sauter des ballons

a helium balloon

A helium-filled balloon that floats in the air.

un ballon à l'hélium

football balloon

A balloon used for playing football.

ballon de foot

balloon

Inflatable object often used at parties.

ballon

balloon (latex)

Latex balloon, used as decoration.

ballon de baudruche

rugby balloon

Balloon used for playing rugby.

ballon de rugby

In reference to an individual's head, often used humorously.

Look at that guy, he really has a balloon on his shoulders!

Regarde ce type, il a un vrai ballon sur les épaules !

Used in youth slang to refer to someone a bit simple-minded.

Don't be a balloon, think a little!

Ne sois pas un ballon, réfléchis un peu !