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    Bouton (en. Button)

    /bu.tɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small piece, usually round, that serves to close a garment.
    She lost a button from her shirt.
    Elle a perdu un bouton de sa chemise.
    A mark on the skin, often due to inflammation.
    He had a pimple on his face.
    Il a eu un bouton sur le visage.
    A control device on an electronic device.
    Press the button to start the device.
    Appuyez sur le bouton pour démarrer l'appareil.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'botonem', meaning 'button, bud'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    press the button
    Action of pressing a button to make it work.
    appuyer sur le bouton
    control button
    Device used to control a machine.
    bouton de commande
    to be on the button
    To be ready to act or react quickly.
    être sur le bouton

    Related Words

    buttonhole
    Opening in a garment for inserting a button.
    boutonnière
    buttercup
    Flower from the buttercup family.
    bouton d'or
    push button
    Type of button that depresses to activate a mechanism.
    bouton-poussoir

    Slang Meanings

    Reminder for order, often used in an informal context.
    He gave me a reminder when I forgot to do my homework.
    Il m'a donné un bouton quand j'ai oublié de faire mes devoirs.
    Used to refer to a small problem or annoyance.
    It's just a little issue, it will be better tomorrow.
    C'est juste un bouton, ça ira mieux demain.