Boeuf (en. Beef)

/bœf/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Edible meat that comes from cattle.

I prepared a beef stew for dinner.

J'ai préparé un stew de boeuf pour le dîner.

Domestic animal of the bovine species.

Farmers raise beef cattle for meat.

Les agriculteurs élèvent des boeufs pour la viande.

From the Latin 'bovem', accusative of 'bos', meaning 'beef'.

to have a beef

To have a disagreement or a problem with someone.

avoir un boeuf

beef bourguignon

Beef stew cooked with red wine and onions.

boeuf bourguignon

to stand in line like a beef

To wait a long time without impatience.

faire la queue comme un boeuf

bovine

Related to cattle, especially as a group of animals.

bovine

steak

Piece of beef, usually grilled.

steak

hamburger

Sandwich made with ground beef.

hamburger

To take a beef hit

He took a beef hit in the boxing match.

Il a pris un coup de boeuf dans le match de boxe.

To be in the beef

He is in the beef after that discussion.

Il est dans le boeuf après cette discussion.