Bandes (en. Bands)

/bɑ̃d/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Set of things, often flattened, like a ribbon.

She bought strips of fabric for her sewing project.

Elle a acheté des bandes de tissu pour son projet de couture.

Group of people often involved in illegal activities.

Street gangs are a problem in some large cities.

Les bandes de rue sont un problème dans certaines grandes villes.

Line or strip in a graph.

The bands on the graph show temperature variations.

Les bandes sur le graphique montrent les variations de température.

From Old French 'band', meaning a ribbon or a ligature.

Gaza bands

Refers to Palestinian groups in the region.

bandes de Gaza

comic strips

Illustrated graphic novels, often aimed at children or teenagers.

bandes dessinées

bands of rage

Indicates an organized group of people committing violence.

bandes de rage

band

A single word to describe a group or a strip.

bande

bandit

Person engaged in criminal activities.

bandit

bandage

Material used to cover wounds.

bandage

Close-knit group often associated with illegal activities.

This gang crosses the boundaries of legality.

Cette bande dépasse les limites de la légalité.

Very close friends or allies.

I’m going out with my crew tonight.

Je sors avec ma bande ce soir.

Informal team or group.

We’re forming a group of skateboarders in the park.

On forme une bande de skateboarders dans le parc.