Borel (en. Borel)
/bɔ.ʁɛl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person who is simple, not refined.
He has a borel character, always frank and direct.
Il a un caractère borel, toujours franc et direct.
Refers to rustic, elementary things.
They have a borel decoration, without artifice or pretension.
Ils ont une décoration borelle, sans artifice ni prétention.
Etymology
From old French 'borel', meaning 'rustic' or 'simple'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be borel
To be simple or unpretentious.
être borel
to have a borel attitude
To act in a straightforward and unembellished manner.
avoir une attitude borelle
Related Words
boreality
Quality of being borel, simplicity of mind.
borealité
borelly
In a simple or rustic manner.
borellement
Slang Meanings
To be frank and direct, without embellishments.
He always speaks borelly, without beating around the bush.
Il parle toujours borellement, sans tourner autour du pot.
To have unrefined manners.
His attitude is so borel, it seems like he doesn't care.
Son attitude est tellement borelle, on dirait qu'il ne s'en soucie pas.