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    Bis (en. Bis)

    bis

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A request for a repeat or an addition to something.
    The conductor requested a bis after the performance.
    Le chef d'orchestre a demandé un bis après la performance.
    A mention of a repetition in a document or a list.
    He noted a bis to correct the error in the report.
    Il a noté un bis pour corriger l'erreur dans le rapport.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bis' meaning 'twice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do a bis
    To request a repetition of a performance.
    faire un bis
    bis repetita placent
    Repetitions are enjoyable.
    bis repetita placent
    kiss
    A bis is sometimes used for a light kiss.
    bisou

    Related Words

    to repeat
    To do something one more time.
    répéter
    duplicate
    Twice the same thing or a redundant item.
    doublon

    Slang Meanings

    A humorous addition or repetition.
    He made a funny bis with each joke.
    Il a fait un bis drôle à chaque blague.
    A bis can also refer to a little extra in a conversation.
    We had a bis during the discussion to delve deeper into the topic.
    On a eu un bis pendant la discussion pour approfondir le sujet.