Boulogne (en. Boulogne)

/bulɔɲ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Boulogne-sur-Mer, a municipality in Pas-de-Calais.
I visited Boulogne-sur-Mer during my vacation.
J'ai visité Boulogne-sur-Mer pendant mes vacances.
Boulogne-Billancourt, a municipality near Paris.
Boulogne-Billancourt is known for its urban atmosphere.
Boulogne-Billancourt est connue pour son ambiance urbaine.
City or region named Boulogne.
Historical Boulogne has a lot of charm.
Le Boulogne historique a beaucoup de charme.

Etymology

The name 'Boulogne' comes from the Latin 'Bononia', which originally referred to a Gallic city.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Boulogne-sur-Mer
Port city on the Opal Coast.
Boulogne-sur-Mer
Boulogne-Billancourt
Dynamic municipality near Paris.
Boulogne-Billancourt

Related Words

Boulogne-sur-Seine
A city in France, often confused with Boulogne-Billancourt.
Boulogne-sur-Seine
Boulogne-sur-Mer
Important port on the English Channel.
Boulogne-sur-Mer

Slang Meanings

Reference to a difficult situation.
I am in a mess with this project.
Je suis dans le boulogne avec ce projet.
Used to denote something complex.
This file is a real hassle to deal with.
Ce dossier est un vrai boulogne à traiter.