Boeufs (en. Oxen)

bœf

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Domestic animal of the bovidae family.

Beef cattle are often used in agriculture.

Les boeufs sont souvent utilisés dans l'agriculture.

Meat from this animal, considered delicious in many dishes.

I prefer beef bourguignon to any other dish.

Je préfère le boeuf bourguignon à tout autre plat.

A term used to describe individuals or groups with great physical strength.

These workers are beefs, they carry loads effortlessly.

Ces travailleurs sont des boeufs, ils tiennent la charge sans effort.

From Old French 'beuf', derived from Latin 'bovem', accusative of 'bos'.

to have beefs

to be very strong or robust.

avoir des boeufs

rabid beef

a man who is angry or agitated.

boeuf enragé

beef

singular term designating a bovine.

bœuf

cattle

group of farm animals, specifically those intended for production.

bétail

mammal

class of animals characterized by the presence of mammary glands.

mammifère

Term used to denote a very muscular man.

Look at that beef, he lifts incredible weights!

Regarde ce boeuf, il soulève des poids incroyables !

Nickname for a close friend.

Hey, my beef! How's it going?

Salut, mon boeuf ! Comment ça va ?