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    Bande (en. Band)

    /bɑ̃d/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of people united by a common goal.
    A group of youths gathers in the park.
    Une bande de jeunes se rassemble au parc.
    A piece of fabric or paper.
    I bought a piece of fabric to sew.
    J'ai acheté une bande de tissu pour coudre.
    A group of criminals.
    The police arrested a band of thieves.
    La police a arrêté une bande de voleurs.

    Etymology

    The word 'bande' comes from the Latin 'bandia', meaning 'ribbon' or 'tie'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    group of friends
    A group of very close friends.
    bande de copains
    band of musicians
    A group of musicians playing together.
    bande de musique
    comic strip
    An artistic work in the form of illustrated strips and texts.
    bande dessinée

    Related Words

    to bind
    Action of applying tension or tying.
    bander
    bandage
    Fabric used to cover a wound.
    bandage
    strip
    Small strip, often used in medicine.
    bandelette

    Slang Meanings

    A group of people, often in an informal or delinquent context.
    This group often hangs out in the neighborhood.
    Cette bande traîne souvent dans le quartier.
    A group of friends or buddies.
    We're going out with the gang this weekend.
    On sort entre bande ce weekend.