Bouder (en. To pout)

bu.de

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To express dissatisfaction through silent attitudes.

He has been sulking since his friend didn't invite him.

Il boude depuis que son ami ne l'a pas invité.

To refuse to speak or interact, often due to disappointment.

She is sulking because of a fight with her sister.

Elle boude à cause d'une dispute avec sa sœur.

To withdraw in a disapproving manner.

Children sulk when they don’t get what they want.

Les enfants boudent quand ils n'obtiennent pas ce qu'ils veulent.

Of unknown origin, possibly derived from an onomatopoeia expressing dissatisfaction.

sulk like a child

To act in a capricious and immature way by showing displeasure.

bouder comme un enfant

sulk over a meal

To refuse to eat due to a disagreement or dissatisfaction.

bouder un repas

pout

Synonym of sulk, meaning to show a sulky attitude.

faire la tête

dissatisfaction

The state of being unsatisfied or disappointed.

mecontentement

pout

A facial expression showing a feeling of disappointment.

tête

silence

Absence of verbal communication, often used during sulking.

silence

To be picky

He is being picky and sulking over nothing.

Il fait le difficile et boude pour un rien.

To go into 'sulk mode'

After this news, he went into 'sulk mode' and hasn't spoken to anyone.

Après cette nouvelle, il s'est mis en mode 'boudin' et ne parle plus à personne.