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    Buffle (en. Buffalo)

    /byf.l/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Animal with strong horns, often raised for its meat.
    The buffalo is often used in agriculture as a draft animal.
    Le buffle est souvent utilisé dans l'agriculture en tant qu'animal de trait.
    A water buffalo, often found in wet areas.
    Water buffalos move easily through mud.
    Les buffles d'eau se déplacent facilement dans la boue.
    A wild buffalo, living in nature reserves.
    Wild buffalos can be seen in the national park.
    On peut apercevoir des buffles sauvages dans le parc national.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bubalus', meaning 'buffalo'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the buffalo
    To be very tough or tenacious.
    avoir le buffle
    to be a buffalo
    To be very strong or robust.
    être un buffle

    Related Words

    bovine
    General term for animals of the bovidae family.
    bovin
    cow
    Female of the bovine, often raised for milk.
    vache
    bull
    Male of the cow, used for reproduction.
    taureau

    Slang Meanings

    To show great resilience at work.
    He is like a buffalo; he never gets tired.
    Il est comme un buffle, il ne se fatigue jamais.
    Heavy or massive appearance.
    This guy has the build of a buffalo.
    Ce type a une carrure de buffle.