Botte (en. Boot)

/bɔt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Definition_text: A type of tall shoe.
Example_sentence: She wears leather boots for the winter.
Elle porte des bottes en cuir pour l'hiver.
Definition_text: A bundle of stems or leaves, often in an orderly manner.
Example_sentence: He picked a bunch of asparagus at the market.
Il a cueilli une botte d'asperges au marché.
Definition_text: A quantity of something, often used in a context of gathering.
Example_sentence: He brought a bouquet of flowers for his mother.
Il a apporté une botte de fleurs pour sa mère.

Etymology

Etymology_origin: Comes from Old French 'botte', meaning 'bundle' or 'package'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: put on the boots
Meaning: To prepare or equip oneself for a task.
mettre les bottes
Phrase: a bundle of joy
Meaning: A great happiness.
une botte de joie
Phrase: have some boot
Meaning: To be in good shape or health.
avoir de la botte

Related Words

Related_word: shoemaker
Description: Artisan who makes boots.
bottier
Related_word: ankle boot
Description: Short or small boot.
bottillon
Related_word: garden boot
Description: Boot used for gardening, often made of rubber.
botte de jardin

Slang Meanings

Slang_meaning: A collection of concerns or problems.
Example: I have a bunch of things to sort out this week.
J’ai une botte de trucs à régler cette semaine.
Slang_meaning: A set of skills or talents.
Example: She has a bunch of hidden talents.
Elle a une botte de talents cachés.