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    Boutonné (en. Buttoned)

    /bʊtɔne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Someone who has pimples, particularly on the skin.
    He is a bit spotty due to acne.
    Il est un peu boutonné à cause de l'acné.
    Refers to a person who has cold sores.
    She stayed at home because she was spotty.
    Elle est restée chez elle car elle était boutonnée.
    Adorned with buttons.
    This shirt is buttoned up all the way down.
    Cette chemise est boutonnée sur toute la longueur.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'boutonner', which means to put buttons on.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have pimples
    To have imperfections on the skin.
    avoir des boutons
    To be buttoned up
    To have the appearance of someone who has pimples.
    être boutonné

    Related Words

    Button
    A small rounded piece used to fasten clothing.
    bouton
    Spotty
    Related to or evoking buttons.
    boutonneux

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is poorly groomed.
    Look at him, he's really spotty today!
    Regarde-le, il est vraiment boutonné aujourd'hui !
    Refers to a person with skin issues.
    This expression means that he is spotty because of his stress.
    Cette expression veut dire qu’il est boutonné à cause de son stress.