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    Boy (en. Boy)

    /bɔɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A child of the male sex.
    There is a boy in the garden.
    Il y a un garçon dans le jardin.
    A young man, usually under adulthood.
    This boy goes to college.
    Ce garçon va au collège.
    A term of endearment for a young man.
    He is a good boy.
    C'est un bon garçon.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'bōia' meaning 'boy' or 'young man'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    boy next door
    An ordinary young man, often likable.
    boy next door
    boys will be boys
    A phrase that justifies the sometimes rough behavior of boys.
    boys will be boys
    the boy who cried wolf
    A fable about the consequences of lying.
    the boy who cried wolf

    Related Words

    man
    An adult male.
    homme
    child
    A young human being, generally in the early years of life.
    enfant
    teen
    A teenager, a person between childhood and adulthood.
    ado

    Slang Meanings

    A cool guy.
    He is really a boy.
    Il est vraiment un boy.
    A stylish boy.
    Look at that boy with his style.
    Regarde ce boy avec son style.