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    Bol (en. Bowl)

    /bɔl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A round-shaped container used to serve or hold food.
    She served the soup in a ceramic bowl.
    Elle a servi la soupe dans un bol en céramique.
    Vessel made of plastic or metal for mixing or serving.
    I need a bowl to mix the ingredients.
    J'ai besoin d'un bol pour mélanger les ingrédients.
    A bowl of rice is a common dish in Asian cuisine.
    He ate a bowl of curry rice.
    Il a mangé un bol de riz au curry.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bolum', meaning 'container'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a bowl of rice
    A portion of rice served in a bowl.
    un bol de riz
    to be in the same bowl
    To be in the same situation, sharing similar experiences.
    être dans le même bol
    the bowl of luck
    A detail that brings luck or opportunities.
    le bol de la chance

    Related Words

    plate
    Flat container used to serve food.
    assiette
    cup
    Container for drinks, often with a handle.
    tasse
    pitcher
    Container for pouring liquids.
    pichet

    Slang Meanings

    Used as a synonym for 'head' in some regions.
    He took a hit on the head.
    Il s'est pris un coup sur le bol.
    Can mean a portion of something, often in reference to food.
    He had a bowl of fries.
    Il a pris un bol de frites.