Bombay (en. Bombay)

/bɔ̃be/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A major port city in India, formerly known as Bombay.

Bombay is one of the largest metropolises in India.

Bombay est l'une des plus grandes métropoles de l'Inde.

The financial and commercial center of India.

Multinational companies often have offices in Bombay.

Les entreprises multinationales ont souvent des bureaux à Bombay.

A coastal city known for its cultural diversity.

There are many festivals celebrated in Bombay throughout the year.

Il existe de nombreux festivals célébrés à Bombay tout au long de l'année.

The name Bombay comes from the Portuguese word 'Bom Bahia', meaning 'good bay'.

classic Bombay

Refers to the historic architecture in the city.

Bombay classique

Life in Bombay

Evokes the fast-paced and dynamic urban lifestyle of the city.

La vie à Bombay

Bombay Cuisine

Designates the variety of typical dishes found in this region.

Cuisine de Bombay

India

Country where Bombay is located.

Inde

port

Place for loading and unloading ships, like in Bombay.

port

Mumbai

Current name of the city of Bombay.

Mumbai

To feel messy or overwhelmed.

After that long day, I was really in a bombay.

Après cette longue journée, j'étais vraiment dans un bombay.

To talk in a confused manner.

He started to bombay during the meeting, and no one could follow him.

Il a commencé à bombay dans la réunion, et personne ne pouvait le suivre.