Bob (en. Bob)
/bɔb/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A short haircut, often worn by women.
She decided to get a bob for the summer.
Elle a décidé de se faire un bob pour l'été.
A light movement up and down.
The boat was bobbing due to the waves.
Le bateau faisait un bob à cause des vagues.
Etymology
From the English word 'bob' meaning a swinging motion.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to bob
To make a swinging motion.
faire un bob
to be in a bob
To be in a vague or disorganized situation.
être dans le bob
Related Words
cut
Action of cutting, especially hair.
coupe
bangs
Short strands of hair cut across the forehead.
frange
style
A way of presenting oneself, particularly in clothing or hairstyle.
style
Slang Meanings
To have a bob means to be relaxed or cool.
This guy is really bob with his casual look.
Ce type est vraiment bob avec son look décontracté.
A bob can also refer to a small gift or surprise.
I have a little bob for you, just to please you.
J'ai un petit bob pour toi, juste pour faire plaisir.