Besson (en. Besson)

[bɛ.sɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A besson is one of the two twins.

They are besson, born just minutes apart.

Ils sont besson, nés à quelques minutes d'intervalle.

Refers to animals that are born as twins.

This litter of puppies includes a besson.

Cette portée de chiots comprend un besson.

In common language, refers to a person who resembles another.

This actor has a besson who is equally talented.

Cet acteur a un besson qui est tout aussi talentueux.

The word 'besson' comes from the Latin 'bissinus', which means 'double'.

heart twin

A very close friend, considered a spiritual twin.

besson de cœur

to be like two peas in a pod

To be very close, to have a great affinity.

être comme deux besson

twin

A child born with another, from the same pregnancy.

jumeau

female twin

Female twin.

jumelle

besse

Another term to refer to twins in certain regions.

besse

Besson used informally for those who look alike.

Look at those two, they really look like bessons!

Regarde ces deux, on dirait vraiment des bessons !

Evokes a strong bond between friends.

Since we met, we have become bessons.

Depuis notre rencontre, on est devenus des bessons.