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    Boche (en. Boche)

    /bɔʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A term designating a German, often used pejoratively.
    It is easy to fall into stereotypes by labeling all Germans as boche.
    Il est facile de tomber dans les stéréotypes en qualifiant tous les Allemands de boche.
    Used to disparage an opponent, often during conflict.
    The soldiers called him the boche in the heat of action.
    Les soldats l'appelaient le boche dans le feu de l'action.
    An individual of German origin, generally with a negative connotation.
    In his letter, he referred to his neighbor as a boche.
    Dans sa lettre, il faisait référence à son voisin comme un boche.

    Etymology

    Term of uncertain origin, probably derived from military slang or a distortion of 'boche' related to stereotypes.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    glasses-wearing boche
    A pejorative term for a German perceived as intellectual.
    boche à lunettes
    boche spirit
    An attitude perceived as rigid or disciplined.
    esprit boche

    Related Words

    German
    Related to Germany or its inhabitants.
    allemand
    Teutonic
    Related to the Teutons, an ancient Germanic people.
    teutonique

    Slang Meanings

    A derogatory or mocking term for a German.
    He typed on his smartphone saying he did not want to run into a boche.
    Il a tapé sur son smartphone en disant qu'il ne voulait pas croiser un boche.
    Used to speak about Germans in a humorous manner.
    At the party, he joked that he had invited a boche.
    Lors de la fête, il a plaisanté en disant qu'il avait invité un boche.