Bossange (en. Bossange)

/bɔsɑ̃ʒ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A bossange is a relief pattern or shape, often diamond-shaped.

The walls of the cathedral are adorned with sculpted bossanges.

Les murs de la cathédrale sont décorés de bossanges sculptées.

It is a decorative element in masonry or sculpture.

The bossanges on the pavilion add a touch of elegance to the building.

Les bossanges du pavillon ajoutent une touche d'élégance au bâtiment.

In geometry, it is a specific polygon.

This design includes several interconnected bossanges.

Ce dessin inclut plusieurs bossanges interconnectées.

The word 'bossange' comes from Old French, deriving from 'bossel', meaning 'humped' or 'in relief'.

a bossange in architecture

a reference to the use of bossanges in architectural structures.

une bossange à l'architecture

relief bossanges

refers to relief patterns on a wall or facade.

des bossanges en relief

bosselée

that features bumps or reliefs.

bosselée

diamond

a geometric figure with four sides, with equal opposite angles.

losange

ornament

decorative element added to an object or surface.

ornement

In a familiar context, a bossange can refer to a situation where something is in disorder.

This desk looks like a bossange with all those papers scattered around.

Ce bureau ressemble à une bossange avec tous ces papiers éparpillés.

Used to describe someone with an eccentric style.

Check out her new look, it's really a bossange!

Regarde son nouveau look, c'est vraiment une bossange !