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    Boyau (en. Gut)

    /bwa.jo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A narrow conduit, often used in the medical field or for industrial applications.
    The doctor inserted a tube to perform a procedure.
    Le médecin a inséré un boyau pour effectuer une procédure.
    An intestine or digestive tube.
    The animal had an especially long intestine.
    L'animal avait un boyau particulièrement long.
    A narrow passage or path, often enclosing physical elements.
    We had to go through a dark passage to reach the exit.
    Nous avons dû passer par un boyau obscur pour atteindre la sortie.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bovialis', derived from 'bovinus' which means 'related to cattle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a tight spot
    to be in a difficult or confined situation.
    être dans un boyau
    to escape quickly from a place
    to escape quickly from a place.
    sortir par les boyaux

    Related Words

    intestine
    Organ of the digestive system where absorption and digestion take place.
    intestin
    tube
    Cylindrical object used to transport fluids.
    tube
    conduit
    Canal or passage allowing the circulation of something.
    conduit

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a narrow and difficult path.
    This street looks like a narrow passage when there are too many cars.
    Cette rue ressemble à un boyau quand il y a trop de voitures.
    To mock someone by saying they are 'in the boyau'.
    He is in deep trouble with all his problems.
    Il est dans le boyau avec tous ses problèmes.