Boulet (en. Cannonball)

/bu.le/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Iron or cast projectile, often used in cannons.

The bullet was fired by the cannon.

Le boulet a été tiré par le canon.

Term used in slang to refer to a clumsy or ineffective person.

Don't be a burden, help me instead!

Ne sois pas un boulet, aide-moi plutôt!

In sports, a player who does not contribute to the team.

This player is a real burden; he never scores points.

Ce joueur est un vrai boulet, il ne marque jamais de points.

Of French origin, derived from the word 'boul' which means 'round'.

to be a burden

to be a person who causes problems or inconveniences.

être un boulet

cannonball

refers to something very fast or powerful.

boulet de canon

to have a burden at one's feet

to be hindered by a problem or constraint.

avoir un boulet au pied

bolt

mechanical fastening element.

boulon

boubou

traditional African garment.

boubou

ball

spherical object.

boule

A person who is a burden to others.

He is always hanging around; he's a real burden.

Il est toujours en train de traîner, c'est un vrai boulet.

Qualifies something heavy or difficult to carry.

This project is a burden; it takes too much time.

Ce projet est un boulet, il prend trop de temps.